Work in Westminster

Tom Parker from The Wanted was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour last year.  Since then, he has been campaigning to improve care and treatment for brain tumour patients.  This week, he presented a Channel 4 documentary about his battle with cancer and his campaign to raise awareness. 

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

The type of future in Afghanistan for citizens is uncertain but we have to recognise that a Taliban regime that imposes Shariah Law will be very difficult to adjust to for those who have enjoyed certain freedoms that we take for granted (please excuse the significant understatement).

The situation across Afghanistan is of grave concern and the scene is set for more bloodshed, vengeance and unrest. The sense of disbelief and regret is understandable but are we really surprised by the Taliban insurgence once President Biden publicly committed to withdrawing US troops?

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has spoken out on behalf of leaseholders who signed up to affordable home ownership schemes in a Commons debate on the Fire Safety Bill earlier this week.

MPs have given the PM a clear mandate to return to Brussels to address the issue of the backstop. I have consistently said that I believed a withdrawal agreement could secure the support of enough MPs if concerns over the backstop could be addressed.

As chair of a new group aiming to help those suffering from a painful form of inflammatory arthritis, West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is pressing for an end to the long wait patients currently have for a correct diagnosis.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has received a prestigious award recognising the work he has done to improve the safety of horses and their riders on UK roads.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has called for speed limits and minimum distances for motorists when passing horses and their riders to improve safety on Britain’s roads.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has sponsored an event in Westminster at which MPs and civil servants were able to find out what is fact and what is fiction with regard to smart meters.