Last evening I attended an event with Rural Fair Share. The Rural Fair Share Group is a grouping of parliamentarians who have come together to argue for fairer funding for services across rural England.

The Stadium for Cornwall, health and social care, the A30 upgrade and investment in rail down to Penzance were all topics of discussion with a full set of Cornish MP's today at No 10.

I met with the CEO of South West Water on Thursday. We discussed the need to bring down people's water and waste-water charges further. I think this is realistic and is the right thing to do.

I appreciate the strong feelings that many people have on the issues surrounding the Hunting Act 2004 and I am fully supportive of legislation to ensure the welfare of all animals. I do not, however, believe the Hunting Act has done anything for animal welfare.

Today has been a fascinating and productive day in Westminster.

First, the Queen's Speech setting out what this Government will do during this parliament in particular to encourage aspiration for all.

As many of you will know Cllr Cornelius Olivier and Derek Thomas met with council officers, the Project Manager and one of the architects on Friday to discuss the concerns raised in relation to the front elevation of St John's Hall.

Please remember to vote tomorrow, Thursday 7th May.

There are 20 minutes of free parking at selected car parks on election day

Selected Cornwall Council run car parks will be setting aside three parking spaces on 07 May for voters to attend their local polling station and cast their vote in the general election.

Derek Thomas welcomed Chancellor, George Osborne to Porthleven on Saturday with a visit to a seaside restaurant where he met business leaders from Helston and Porthleven.

Matt Hancock, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Energy, visited the Isles of Scilly on Monday as part of his round nation tour of 100 businesses in 100 days. Having been across the country from Aberdeen to Brighton, Brecon and now to Hugh Town, he has met businesses large and small.