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
MP's column 29th September 2022 This week Penzance and St Ives, along with Camborne and Truro received the first tranche of Town Deal cash from Government. The Town Deal initiative has brought... Articles
Derek signs letter to the Times 27th September 2022 The Environmental Land Management Scheme is at the heart of the Government’s plans to reform payments to farmers. We need to make sure that farmers are not just... Westminster News
MP's column 22nd September 2022 The new Prime Minister, takes the view that the rising energy costs facing households and businesses alike requires a robust response similar to that triggered... Local News
Cost of Living Fair 22nd September 2022 Derek Thomas MP has thanked everyone involved in last week’s Cost of Living Fair in Helston for showing how much help and support is available for local... Local News
MP's column 15th September 2022 Cornwall and Scilly pulled out all the stops to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee just three months ago and it was such an uplifting occasion. For many it... Articles
Derek's tribute to the Queen 9th September 2022 I returned to Westminster today for a special session of the House of Commons. Members of Parliament paid tribute to the Queen, led by the Speaker, the Prime... Westminster News
MP's column 8th September 2022 It’s good to have the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, in post now and I get the impression that she shares the view that the rising energy costs facing... Articles
Derek at Liz Truss's first Prime Minister's Questions 7th September 2022 Businesses, big and small, in West Cornwall and on Scilly are exposed to horrific energy price increases without the restraint of a price cap or Government... Speeches in Parliament
Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock 6th September 2022 Reports that Long Rock recorded 19 combined sewer overflow notifications this bathing season is obviously a concern, and Derek was able to press Southwest Water... Speeches in Parliament