MP's column Thursday, 20 January, 2022 The situation in Westminster may seem to be in flux due to GardenGatheringGate. The Prime Minister has a particular problem facing him even if he is absolved of any responsibility. MPs up and down the country were engaged in answering questions and queries from constituents about the interpretation of the rules in the first lockdown. We also took to the airwaves and on social media to repeatedly... Local News
Derek raises awareness of brain tumours 8th December 2021 Derek Thomas has held another meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Brain Tumours, this time to introduce The Wanted singer Tom Parker to MPs and... Westminster News
Derek pushes for more action on diabetes 8th December 2021 Derek chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diabetes to celebrate the 100th anniversary of insulin, and to learn of creative new ways of... Westminster News
MP's column 8th December 2021 2021 will be remembered for various reasons - for many these memories are painful. Something we are celebrating this year is the 100th anniversary of insulin... Local News
Derek elected co-chair of Ocean Conservation group 7th December 2021 Derek Thomas MP has been elected co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ocean Conservation, along with fellow Cornish MP Cherilyn Mackrory (Truro and... Westminster News
Derek leads a debate on affordable housing 7th December 2021 Derek Thomas introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on affordable housing, making a powerful speech about the difficulties people in Cornwall are having... Speeches in Parliament
Derek's drive for Christmas stamps 6th December 2021 Derek Thomas MP is launching a drive to collect stamps for the Leprosy Mission. At a time of year when we all receive more post – and more stamps – it is easier... Local News
Derek introduces a debate on alcohol harm 25th November 2021 Derek Thomas introduced a debate on alcohol harm in the House of Commons. This is part of a cross-party campaign, led by Derek and the Labour MP for Liverpool... Speeches in Parliament
MP's column 11th November 2021 This past weekend my ‘drop-ins’ took me across the constituency and served as a reminder that you can’t really capture the exact concerns and ideas people have... Local News
MP's column 4th November 2021 Hopefully many will have received prior notice of my ‘drop-in’ events that are planned for this weekend. They take place in Porthleven, Newlyn, Pendeen... Local News
