MP's column Thursday, 22 July, 2021 The Government is leading the way in a number of areas of animal welfare such has developing a ban on live animal exports, puppy smuggling, keeping of primates and livestock worrying. Another such initiative is the ban on ivory imports. In 2018 the Government banned the sale of elephant ivory, after holding a consultation in which 80% of respondents supported the proposal. Now the Environment... Local News
MP's Column 24th June 2021 The debate about what triggered the rise in covid cases in Cornwall is an unhealthy distraction from what actually matters. The data, through track and trace... Local NewsOpinions
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
MP's Column 17th June 2021 It is safe to say that our very own G7 Summit went extremely well and even the weather played its part when needed. I’ve heard so many reports of how positive... Local NewsOpinions
Nature-based Solutions to the Climate Crisis 16th June 2021 “Think global, act local” has been the advice to environmentalists for fifty years. Derek’s latest Climate Focus meeting covered the whole range, from thinking... Opinions
Tim Peake backs Goonhilly's ambitions 11th June 2021 Britain’s most famous astronaut Tim Peake was on the Lizard for the opening of the world’s first commercial deep-space communications station, capable of... Local News
MP's Column 10th June 2021 Amongst all the positive measures the Chancellor set out to support the UK’s covid response and economic recovery the announcement to cut the International Aid... Local NewsOpinions
Derek stops the rot 9th June 2021 The National Trust is one of the largest landowners in West Cornwall, owning 40% of the Cornish coastline. It was founded to protect land property of natural... Local News
MP's Column 3rd June 2021 The G7 Summit has been a part of my world for a long time now. From the outset the agenda has been to grapple with how the world recovers and rebuilds following... Local NewsOpinions
Environment Secretary George Eustice talks to West Cornwall's climate change campaigners 28th May 2021 West Cornwall’s climate change campaigners had the chance to engage with one of the Government’s key figures in reducing carbon emissions at the latest in the... Local News
