Derek campaigns for retrofitting fuel-poor homes 11th January 2023 Derek Thomas has used a Westminster debate on Fossil Fuels and the Cost of Living to boost his campaign for energy-efficient homes. Green MP Caroline Lucas... Speeches in Parliament
Taxes on business 13th December 2022 I am continuing to campaign on business taxes, which affect the businesses in our communities. Business rates tax the existence of a business within a building... Speeches in Parliament
Derek backs British farmers 24th November 2022 Derek is supporting British farmers in Westminster and in West Cornwall, and pushing food security up the political agenda. Last week, he joined over 80 farmers... Speeches in Parliament
Derek at Liz Truss's first Prime Minister's Questions 7th September 2022 Businesses, big and small, in West Cornwall and on Scilly are exposed to horrific energy price increases without the restraint of a price cap or Government... Speeches in Parliament
Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock 6th September 2022 Reports that Long Rock recorded 19 combined sewer overflow notifications this bathing season is obviously a concern, and Derek was able to press Southwest Water... Speeches in Parliament
Small Hospitals 6th September 2022 DEREK SPEAKS UP FOR WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL AND ST MARY’S DEREK DEMANDS ACTION FROM THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AS PARLIAMENT RETURNS Derek Thomas has used a... Speeches in Parliament
Assisted Dying 4th July 2022 Whatever your view on assisted dying, it is a subject of great importance and should be discussed seriously and openly in Parliament. This afternoon’s debate... Speeches in Parliament
NHS Dentistry 22nd June 2022 DEREK LEADS DEMANDS FOR A NEW DEAL FOR NHS DENTISTRY DEREK PRESENTS HIS SURVEY OF WEST CORNWALL’S PROBLEMS TO PARLIAMENT Derek Thomas led a debate in Parliament... Speeches in Parliament
Housing in Cornwall 8th June 2022 Today the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was introduced to Parliament. This bill is a great opportunity for resolving the housing crisis in Cornwall, and I... Speeches in Parliament