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 welcomes launch of mobile post office service across West Cornwall 8th July 2019 While welcoming the announcement of a mobile post office that will visit communities across West Cornwall currently without a service, MP Derek Thomas says that... Local News
MP's column 5th July 2019 As of Monday last week electric vehicle home charging points are required by law to include smart technology which can encourage cheaper, off-peak charging and... Local News
Derek Thomas MP supports new environmental manifesto to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss 4th July 2019 Derek Thomas MP has today supported the launch of a new environmental manifesto that explores new policy ideas to address climate change and biodiversity loss... Westminster News
Let's end discrimination in sport 3rd July 2019 I remember being at a football match many years ago—it was a long game that had gone into a bit of extra time— and, looking around, someone said, “There are 22... SpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
The Government should lead the way with renewables 3rd July 2019 This year, the UK marked the longest coal-free period since the industrial revolution, making it 18 days without using electricity from coal fired power... Speeches in Parliament
Response from Boris Johnson 3rd July 2019 I have written to the final two in the Conservative Leadership Election to ask for their thoughts on the following questions: What plan have you got to ensure... Articles
Response from Jeremy Hunt 3rd July 2019 I have written to the final two in the Conservative Leadership Election to ask for their thoughts on the following questions: - What plan have you got to ensure... Articles
Derek roots for local tree planting 1st July 2019 This week I met with the Minister David Rutley, responsible for forests and woodland, following a question in Parliament which I put to the Environment... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
'Shared prosperity fund could help create skilled climate change jobs in Cornwall' 1st July 2019 MP Derek Thomas says that a new fund to replace current EU structural funding could help kick start a ‘massive upskilling’ in Cornwall in the jobs required to... Speeches in Parliament