The right houses in the right places for the right people 21st June 2021 Derek Thomas made a powerful speech in the House of Commons today in support of the government’s reforms of the planning system. The housing crisis in Cornwall... Speeches in Parliament
Bills for remedial fire safety work unfair for tenants in affordable homes' schemes 28th April 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has spoken out on behalf of leaseholders who signed up to affordable home ownership schemes in a Commons debate on the Fire Safety... Speeches in Parliament
Rethink on cut to development aid budget would help women around the world 19th March 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has used a debate to mark International Women’s Day to press the Government to rethink its decision to cut the International Aid... Speeches in Parliament
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