Westminster News

The Environmental Land Management Scheme is at the heart of the Government’s plans to reform payments to farmers. We need to make sure that farmers are not just...

I returned to Westminster today for a special session of the House of Commons. Members of Parliament paid tribute to the Queen, led by the Speaker, the Prime...

When the PM was answering to the Liaison Select Committee (the committee of Select Committee Chairs) one reason he gave against resigning was the list of...

The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part. We need to protect those who...

Derek and fellow Cornish MP Cherilyn Mackrory yesterday (28 June) met the Tourism Minister to discuss the adverse impact of holiday lets on Cornwall. The...

Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Treasury’s confirmation that they will restore the Triple Lock for pensions in 2023-2024. The Triple Lock is intended to make...

I spoke in this morning's debate about our inshore fishing fleet. At a time when we need to increase the supply of local nutritious food our fishermen are...

My interest in the environment, food and rural affairs is ingrained. I suggest this would be true for most of us. You can’t grow up in West Cornwall and not...

Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Building Research Establishment’s decision to overhaul energy performance certificates (EPCs) for housing. Measuring energy...