Good news for the fishing community Wednesday, 24 May, 2023 Derek Thomas MP is delighted that fishing occupations will be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee. This means that from this summer, share fishermen, trawler skippers and experienced deckhands on large fishing vessels will benefit from lower fees and salary requirements. This will ensure that the fishing sector can continue to... Westminster News
Helicopters in St Ives 14th December 2022 Derek has made progress in his campaign to ensure helicopter pleasure flights are subject to planning law. In St Ives, a relaxation of planning laws has enabled... Ministerial letters
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
Levelling Up Bill 13th December 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Levelling Up Bill, which has reached its final stages in the Commons today before it heads across to the Lords. Levelling Up... Westminster News
MP's column - Post Offices 8th December 2022 It has been years since the post office branch closed in Newlyn. I’m determined to secure the return of a permanent post office service in Newlyn. In fact, this... Local News
MP's column - sewage discharges 1st December 2022 I'm yet to meet anyone who thinks it's acceptable that sewage is being discharged along the Cornish coast and it is right and proper that Government requires... Local News
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
MP's column - Penzance Neighbourhood Plan 24th November 2022 The consultation period relating to the Penzance Neighbourhood Plan is well under way. If you have missed the various public events to view the plan there is... Local News
MP's column 17th November 2022 Keep farmers farming has been a theme of the work I’ve been engaged in over the past week. In support of the Nature and Climate Declaration, I led a debate in... Local News
MP's column 10th November 2022 On Monday we kick off National Diabetes Week and Action on Sugar Week. Some colleagues of mine are vocal in Parliament against what they describe as the Nanny... Local News
