Derek Thomas MP weekly column April 25th 2024 Thursday, 25 April, 2024 On Thursday 2nd May we have the opportunity to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner to lead Devon and Cornwall Police Force. The job of a Police and Crime Commissioner is to ensure an effective policing operation. His or her job is to shape the priorities of the police based on what we, the public, raise as a priority or concern. An example of this in Cornwall (under our current Police... Local News
Taxes on business 13th December 2022 I am continuing to campaign on business taxes, which affect the businesses in our communities. Business rates tax the existence of a business within a building... Westminster News
Levelling Up Bill 13th December 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Levelling Up Bill, which has reached its final stages in the Commons today before it heads across to the Lords. Levelling Up... Westminster News
MP's column - Post Offices 8th December 2022 It has been years since the post office branch closed in Newlyn. I’m determined to secure the return of a permanent post office service in Newlyn. In fact, this... Local News
MP's column - sewage discharges 1st December 2022 I'm yet to meet anyone who thinks it's acceptable that sewage is being discharged along the Cornish coast and it is right and proper that Government requires... Local News
Derek backs British farmers 24th November 2022 Derek is supporting British farmers in Westminster and in West Cornwall, and pushing food security up the political agenda. Last week, he joined over 80 farmers... Westminster News
MP's column - Penzance Neighbourhood Plan 24th November 2022 The consultation period relating to the Penzance Neighbourhood Plan is well under way. If you have missed the various public events to view the plan there is... Local News
MP's column 17th November 2022 Keep farmers farming has been a theme of the work I’ve been engaged in over the past week. In support of the Nature and Climate Declaration, I led a debate in... Local News
MP's column 10th November 2022 On Monday we kick off National Diabetes Week and Action on Sugar Week. Some colleagues of mine are vocal in Parliament against what they describe as the Nanny... Local News
Nature and Climate Declaration 9th November 2022 Derek is pushing nature and the environment to the top of the Westminster agenda – asking the Government to sign up to the Nature and Climate Declaration. The... Westminster News