Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 As the annual Brain Tumour Awareness Month (March) draws to a close I believe those of us engaged in this campaign (for better awareness, more research and more effective treatments) understand more clearly where the priorities must lie. Right at the start of March I was privileged to take part in the Success Conference. The conference brings together clinical leads across the country with... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - The Royal Cornwall Show at its best. 14th June 2023 There is no doubt that Boris has unique and effective qualities. You would always want him on your team when these are put to good use. He demonstrated this as... Articles
Good news for the fishing community 24th 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... Westminster News
MP's weekly column 17th May 2023 17th May 2023 On Thursday I was privileged to meet with two groups over coffee and cake. First, was the Nancegollan Village Hall Cafe. The hall was busy with local residents... Local News
Derek Thomas MP continues to back Cornish farming as PM hosts Downing Street Summit 17th May 2023 A Downing Street meeting of the PM and MPs representing rural constituencies paved the way for a long-awaited food and farming summit hosted by the Prime... Westminster News
MP's column. Storm Overflows & Water Quality 4th May 2023 We have become fixated with beating up water and sewage treatment companies over storm overflows. This is motivated by a desire to bring an end to the practice... Articles
Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock 26th April 2023 Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock Derek Thomas MP was delighted to welcome Guy Opperman, Minister of State... Local News
Derek campaigns for brain tumour funding 15th March 2023 During brain tumour awareness month, Derek has campaigned for the funding of brain tumour research to be improved. At the beginning of the month, he launched a... Westminster News
The future of rail in Penzance and St Erth 3rd February 2023 Derek Thomas MP has met representatives from Network Rail and Great Western Railway to discuss the future of the rail network in West Cornwall. There is an... Local News
Derek campaigns for retrofitting fuel-poor homes 11th January 2023 Derek Thomas has used a Westminster debate on Fossil Fuels and the Cost of Living to boost his campaign for energy-efficient homes. Green MP Caroline Lucas... Speeches in Parliament