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Derek speaks in Westminster Hall

Taxes on business

Tuesday, 13 December, 2022

I am continuing to campaign on business taxes, which affect the businesses in our communities.

Derek and Tom Parker

Action on brain tumours

Monday, 11 October, 2021

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. 

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.

 

Derek in Helston

MP's column

Wednesday, 25 August, 2021

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).

Derek outside Parliament

Afghanistan

Thursday, 19 August, 2021

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?

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Bills for remedial fire safety work unfair for tenants in affordable homes' schemes

Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

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.

Brexit Matters

PM given mandate to take negotiations back to Brussels

Tuesday, 29 January, 2019

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.

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Derek Thomas chairs new parliamentary inflammatory arthritis group

Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

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.

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Sefton award recognises work to promote horse and rider safety

Tuesday, 27 November, 2018

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.

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Derek calls for better safety measures for horses and riders

Tuesday, 20 November, 2018

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.

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