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
Resolving the Brexit Impasse 11th April 2019 A route to a clear and authentic Brexit is now more confused and difficult than ever after the Commons decision to vote down the Withdrawal Agreement for a... European News
Another Brexit extension… 11th April 2019 It is my belief that it would have been far better to have left the EU on 29th March. The Government and Parliament had plenty of time to have prepared the... Opinions
Number 10 Has the Brexit Key - Briefings for Brexit 11th April 2019 Britain has made extensive and detailed preparations to leave the EU under WTO rules – the so called ‘No Deal’. But much of this is being kept secret and even... European News
The Cooper-Letwin Act changes nothing: Theresa May is free to reject a long Article 50 extension - Lawyers for Britain 11th April 2019 Dear LfB Supporter , If we do stay in the EU for an extended period, it will be because of voluntary decisions by the PM. Two things are being said by the media... European News
Government should speed up environment policies to benefit health and wellbeing 10th April 2019 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has urged the Government to accelerate environmental policies which will improve people’s health and wellbeing, calling for the... Speeches in Parliament
MESSAGE FROM SIR GRAHAM BRADY MP REGARDING CUSTOMS UNION 9th April 2019 A letter circulated to the 1922 Committee by Sir Graham Brady MP written by Dr Liam Fox MP regarding recent talk of a customs union. European News
Derek recognises the need for more NHS dentist provision 9th April 2019 I recognise the need for comprehensive access to NHS dentists and myself and other Cornish MPs are working with Cornwall Council, Cornwall NHS and NHS England... Local News
Derek helps get funding for improved St Erth station access 5th April 2019 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed new Government funding which will improve rail network accessibility for people with disabilities at St Erth Station... Local News
MP's column 5th April 2019 On Monday I joined Conservative colleagues in a meeting with Liz Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to set out priorities for Government funding as part of... Local News