Derek Thomas MP weekly column April 18th 2024 Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Local Rotarians are backing a Cornish campaign (spearheaded by surgeons at RCHT) to set up a new Robotic Surgery Service on the Treliske site. I’ve received a number of emails on the subject and was privileged to hear firsthand from the consultant leading the effort why this is such a worthy initiative. On Wednesday I was pleased to raise the profile of the effort for a robotic service by asking... Local News
The Commons Yesterday Evening 22nd February 2024 The Commons Yesterday Evening The Commons descended into chaos after the SNP lost the opportunity to have a vote on their Opposition Day Motion calling for a... Westminster News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 12th 2024 12th February 2024 On September 16th I was promised a visit by the Environment Minister to meet with farmers impacted by the SSSI designation in West Penwith. This was during a... Local News
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ 15th January 2024 The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ report. Fishing has defined coastal communities in... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - Standing Charges, nominate your favourite pub and gas and oil extraction 8th January 2024 There are two causes with deadlines coming up - both on Friday January 19th. The first relates to the standing charge on your electricity or gas supply. The... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column December 11th 2023 15th December 2023 The Rwanda Scheme (legislation that allows the Government the right to deport people immediately they arrive in the UK via an illegal route) began its passage... Local News
Derek Thomas MP is highlighting apprenticeship roles that could help transform the UK energy sector to people in West Cornwall. 15th December 2023 The programmes are run by National Grid, which sits at the heart of the energy system, connecting millions of individuals, households and businesses to the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly column Ofgem and public facing services 4th December 2023 Last week I mentioned that my energy supplier, applied a Balance Forecast algorithm, fixing the direct debit much higher than my monthly energy use. This was... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly column 27th November 2023 27th November 2023 For weeks now, volunteers from every village have been putting up this year’s Christmas lights. This has demanded extra effort as safety checks on mounts are... Local News
The Chancellor, business and employees! 24th November 2023 Jeremy Hunt praised the energy and enterprise of people across the country. He said Government should reduce debt, cut tax and reward work! Many of the measures... Westminster News