Derek secures meeting on the A30 with Transport Secretary and Roads Minister 24th October 2019 Really pleased to have secured a meeting with the new Secretary of State for Transport and the Roads Minister this morning after raising again the need for... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Queen's Speech focuses on 'bread and butter' issues 15th October 2019 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed a Queen’s Speech which places an emphasis on ‘bread and butter’ issues and, in particular, in addition to ensuring... Speeches in Parliament
Pressing the case for new healthcare facilities in West Cornwall 23rd July 2019 MP Derek Thomas has pressed Government for a new community healthcare hub with beds to be built in West Cornwall following the recent situation at Treliske when... Speeches in Parliament
Derek asks Minister to help small businesses achieve net zero 16th July 2019 In the Commons Chamber today I pressed the Government to consider how we can make interest-free loans available to small businesses to retro-fit their buildings... Speeches in Parliament
Derek makes the case for modernisation with defence spending 16th July 2019 Today in Parliament I was glad to have the opportunity to take part in a Westminster Hall debate on defence spending secured by Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP. In my... Speeches in Parliament
Derek takes part in climate change debate 12th July 2019 I was grateful for the opportunity to take part in the debate today in Parliament titled ‘Tackling Climate Change, protecting the environment and securing... Speeches in Parliament
Let's end discrimination in sport 3rd July 2019 I remember being at a football match many years ago—it was a long game that had gone into a bit of extra time— and, looking around, someone said, “There are 22... SpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
The Government should lead the way with renewables 3rd July 2019 This year, the UK marked the longest coal-free period since the industrial revolution, making it 18 days without using electricity from coal fired power... Speeches in Parliament
Derek roots for local tree planting 1st July 2019 This week I met with the Minister David Rutley, responsible for forests and woodland, following a question in Parliament which I put to the Environment... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News