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Derek with George Eustice and Rob Wing
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I will ensure that these vital industries get the Government support they need to flourish whilst at the same time providing environmental benefits and food security.

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Derek in Zennor

Derek backs British farmers

Thursday, 24 November, 2022

Derek is supporting British farmers in Westminster and in West Cornwall, and pushing food security up the political agenda.

Derek with George Eustice MP and Rob Wing

George Eustice visits Newlyn

Friday, 22 April, 2022

George Eustice, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – who has responsibility for the UK’s fisheries - today visited Newlyn to hear from the Cornish fishing industry.

Derek in Westminster Hall

Derek backs farmers

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

Derek has spoken up for a National Food Strategy, which will ensure nutritious, locally-grown food for everyone in the United Kingdom.  Improving the nation’s diet will be a partnership between producers and consumers, and Derek spoke about Cornwall’s food producers and farmers.

Derek in Porthleven

MP's column

Thursday, 30 September, 2021

Just a few short months away from daffodil-picking time and the Home Secretary has still not confirmed that the Seasonal Agriculture Workers Scheme (SAWS) will be extended to include daffodils and other ornamentals.

Derek attends a drop-in surgery

MP's column

Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

Cornwall was to be the centre of Government attention in relation to Housing with a visit by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Friday.

Derek speaks in Westminster Hall

MP's column

Thursday, 16 September, 2021

Last week, as we returned to Parliament, there was both encouraging developments and concerning developments.

 

Mounts Bay

The Future of Mount's Bay

Wednesday, 28 July, 2021

Derek writes:

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Historic Norway agreement will benefit Cornish fishermen

Friday, 9 October, 2020

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says that local fishermen will benefit from an historic new fisheries agreement signed with Norway – the UK’s first since leaving the EU and first as an independent coastal state in 40 years.

Derek in Helston

MP's Column

Thursday, 23 July, 2020

This Parliament is unique in that it is able to debate and pass legislation paving the way for trading agreements around the world - something the UK Parliament has not been able to do for decades.

Derek in Helston

MP's Column

Thursday, 2 July, 2020

The focus is on a healthy green balanced recovery and what better example of this than the news that West Cornwall fishing has secured £220,000 to help projects that increase the sale and consumption of locally caught fish.

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  • Promoting business
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Derek Thomas, MP for St Ives, West Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly

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