Derek Thomas MP - weekly column Ofgem and public facing services Monday, 4 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 corrected by a member of staff which reinforces the argument for real people to be retained for customer services. Another concern is the hike in standing charges. These have tripled for domestic customers and know no restraint for business... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly column 16th October 2023 16th October 2023 The situation in Gaza is terrifying and, whilst I support Israel’s need to flush out and crush Hamas, a way must be made possible to ensure humanitarian aid... Local News
Derek Thomas MP welcomes government relaunch of the recruitment campaign to help expand and develop the adult social care workforce. 12th October 2023 People looking to make a genuine difference to people’s lives are being encouraged to join the adult social care workforce through a government recruitment... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly column. The Conservative Party Conference 2023 9th October 2023 Conservative Party Conference gives the opportunity for senior political figures to speak more freely about matters they care about and Rishi’s speech last... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference - The Prime Minister's Speech 2023 4th October 2023 Rishi’s speech is worth catching up on, but I thought I’d highlight a few points: On Education: increasing technological education new Advanced British Standard... Westminster News
Derek Thomas MP welcomes £1,969,162 of Government investment in Cornwall to protect bus services. 29th September 2023 Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Government investment of £1,969,162 in bus services in Cornwall supporting passengers across West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly... Local News
MP's column - Fire station visit, veterans and drop in surgeries 25th September 2023 A great privilege of this job is the opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions people make to our community so I was pleased to invite a colleague... Local News
Derek Thomas MP joins celebration of Britain’s farmers on Back British Farming Day 14th September 2023 This Back British Farming Day, Derek Thomas MP is demonstrating his support for British farmers and growers and celebrating the high-quality, environmentally... Westminster News
Derek Thomas MP - weekly newspaper column. Farming, GCSEs, and Transport. 31st August 2023 Derek Thomas MP - weekly newspaper column. Farming, GCSEs, and Transport. We could do more to introduce our children to farming and food production in West... Local News
Government unveils £43,000 package for Cornwall to help with recruitment and retention in social care 18th August 2023 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the news that the Government has unveiled a £43,000 package to help with recruitment and retention in social care across Cornwall... Local News
