MP's Column 30th July 2020 ‘I entirely recognise the strong desire to reflect the pride that we feel in our different parts of the United Kingdom. We are at the start of a process. I am... Opinions
NHS Trade and Nurses Pay! 23rd July 2020 A couple of concerns have arisen following the Trade Bill passing through Parliament and Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s speech (both 21st July). One is the perceived... Opinions
MP's Column 23rd July 2020 This Parliament is unique in that it is able to debate and pass legislation paving the way for trading agreements around the world - something the UK Parliament... Opinions
MP's Column 16th July 2020 There has been an important development in the world of communications this week as the Culture Secretary brought to an end the debate on whether Huawei is the... Opinions
MP's Column 9th July 2020 The general expectation is that everyone takes part in the recovery now that restrictions are eased. The irony is that some are chomping at the bit but are not... Opinions
MP's Column 2nd July 2020 The focus is on a healthy green balanced recovery and what better example of this than the news that West Cornwall fishing has secured £220,000 to help projects... Opinions
MP's Column 4th June 2020 At the time of writing 13 cases of coronavirus had been confirmed across Cornwall and Devon in the past week - individuals diagnosed with the disease as a... Opinions
MP's Column 28th May 2020 All eyes may appear to be on the coronavirus outbreak but life after this crisis needs to be very different to what we had become accustomed to. It is possible... Opinions
Derek comments on Dominic Cummings 26th May 2020 There is great interest regarding No 10’s Chief of Staff, Dominic Cummings. As a parent I can understand why Dominic Cummings and his wife would wish to ensure... Opinions