Action on brain tumours Monday, 11 October, 2021 Tom Parker from The Wanted was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour last year. Since then, he has been campaigning to improve care and treatment for brain tumour patients. This week, he presented a Channel 4 documentary about his battle with cancer and his campaign to raise awareness. Brain tumours are a devastating form of cancer that can affect anyone at any age. Scientists still do not... Westminster News
MP's column 5th August 2021 As we get older, if you are like me, we hang on to the belief that we are still with it when it comes to the latest trends, fashion and music. Unfortunately I... Local News
A30 Action 4th August 2021 Since first elected in 2015 I have been leading a small eclectic mix of local residents who are determined that improvements are made to the A30 west of... Local News
MP's column 29th July 2021 If there was ever a time to tackle loneliness and isolation it is now. One of the severe ‘side-effects’ of the covid pandemic has been the sharp increase in... Local News
The Future of Mount's Bay 28th July 2021 Derek writes: When Parliament closes for recess during August it provides an opportunity to pursue (with a bit more time and focus) ideas and initiatives that... Local News
MP's column 22nd 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... Local News
Derek and Cornwall Council unite to resolve housing crisis 21st July 2021 Derek met with Cornwall Council last week to discuss the housing issues in Cornwall. Here is his report: MPs locked horns regularly with the Lib-Dem led... Local News
Derek supports work experience 20th July 2021 Derek Thomas MP showed his support for work experience by giving two local Year 10 students the opportunity to shadow his team for a week Henry, from the Isles... Local News
MP's column 15th July 2021 I may prove to be wrong in my judgment this week in relation to the foreign aid vote in Parliament on Monday. When the Chancellor announced his intention to cut... Articles
Derek calls for integrated health and care 14th July 2021 Derek spoke in Parliament in support of the Health and Care bill, which builds on the NHS’s own proposals for reform to make it more accountable and more... Speeches in Parliament
