Derek Thomas MP weekly column April 3rd 2024 3rd April 2024 Work is progressing on the Outpatient Department at West Cornwall Hospital. This has been something we have wanted for years so I was pleased to meet the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 27th 2024 27th March 2024 As the annual Brain Tumour Awareness Month (March) draws to a close I believe those of us engaged in this campaign (for better awareness, more research and more... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 21st 2024 21st March 2024 I was privileged to meet with the building site manager of the West Cornwall Hospital Outpatient Wing on Friday. The empty houses that have been an eyesore for... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 14th 2024 14th March 2024 On Wednesday I introduced a proposed piece of legislation to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act to transfer powers to the DEFRA Secretary of State for the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 5th 2024 5th March 2024 I missed St Piran’s Day activity in West Cornwall, but Parliament did its best to match local celebrations. We declined the dancing, but the six Cornish MPs... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 26th 2024 26th February 2024 Opposition Day debates occur most weeks. In all, opposition parties have 20 days a year for these debates, traditionally two debates will be held each day... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 12th 2024 12th February 2024 On September 16th I was promised a visit by the Environment Minister to meet with farmers impacted by the SSSI designation in West Penwith. This was during a... Local News
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ 15th January 2024 The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ report. Fishing has defined coastal communities in... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - Standing Charges, nominate your favourite pub and gas and oil extraction 8th January 2024 There are two causes with deadlines coming up - both on Friday January 19th. The first relates to the standing charge on your electricity or gas supply. The... Local News