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St Ives, West Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly

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Derek at NFU meeting

I want a new fairer deal for small businesses. They are the commercial lifeblood of Cornwall providing the majority of employment. We must support them and promote them.

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    Andrea Leadsom Visit

    Why voting Conservative is good for high streets!

    Monday, 9 December, 2019

    It was fantastic to have Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Andrea Leadsom, in Helston over the weekend, especially fitting given that it was Small Business Saturday.

    Education Minister

    General Election 2019: Derek Thomas on Employment and Skills

    Tuesday, 19 November, 2019

    It is vital that we attract more well-paid, sustainable jobs to lift the areas of deprivation we have in West Cornwall and on Scilly.

    builders

    General Election 2019: Derek Thomas on the Cornish Economy

    Tuesday, 19 November, 2019

    I believe West Cornwall is poised to enjoy an exciting period of economic growth with a Government that is prepared to help the region maximise the opportunities presented by Brexit.

    St Ives School

    General Election 2019: Derek Thomas on Education

    Tuesday, 19 November, 2019

    An overwhelming 84% of Cornish schoolchildren now attend a school that is rated either Outstanding or Good, up from 73% in 2010.

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    Conservative Government would support Derek's work to aid post offices and small businesses

    Monday, 18 November, 2019

    Derek Thomas has welcomed new announcements from Boris Johnson that will support two of his long-standing priority campaigning issues – supporting pubs and post offices and helping small business.

    Penzance

    Penzance and St Ives selected to receive millions of Government Towns Fund!

    Friday, 6 September, 2019

    MP Derek Thomas says it is “truly excellent news” that West Cornwall could benefit from up £50 million of new Government funding.

    The announcement follows persistent lobbying and dialogue between Mr Thomas and Government Ministers.

    Derek School

    Derek welcomes £14 billion cash boost for schools in West Cornwall 

    Tuesday, 3 September, 2019

    The Prime Minister has announced that we are boosting schools with a record £14 billion, levelling up per pupil funding across the country so every child in West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has a world class education.

    At St Ives School

    Derek welcomes Cornish schools funding announcement

    Wednesday, 21 August, 2019

    West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says that the announcement that Cornwall’s per pupil funding will rise by £15.4 million (5.3%) during the coming academic year compared to 2017-18 taking into account changes in pupil numbers is a “welcome step in the right direction”.

    MP's Column

    Thursday, 8 August, 2019

    Cornwall Councillors want to play their part in reducing harmful emissions and protecting and enhancing our natural environment. Unless local authorities follow Cornwall’s lead, the Government has no chance of reducing the UK’s carbon footprint to net zero.

    MP's Column

    Friday, 2 August, 2019

    To promote widely and wildly what Cornwall Council already has in place to help cut costs and cut carbon is my 15th suggestion for Cornwall Council’s Carbon-Free Plan. 

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    Derek's Priorities

    • Better Health and Social Care
    • A greener more sustainable Cornwall
    • Supporting fishing and farming
    • Promoting business
    • Housing to meet local need
    • Buses that work for you

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