MP's column 6th January 2022 Rather than support businesses across Cornwall and on Scilly I see that Cllr Andrew George has once again seized on the opportunity of using this horrible... Local News
Derek supports increased funding for Cornwall's most vulnerable 22nd December 2021 Derek has welcomed the £4.5 million of additional support that the government is giving to the most vulnerable families in Cornwall. The government’s £500... Local News
MP's column 16th December 2021 In the real world I was privileged to visit PK Porthcurno, the Cable and Wireless Museum and visitors centre, to mark Dark Skies designation for much of West... Local News
Derek's drive for Christmas stamps 6th December 2021 Derek Thomas MP is launching a drive to collect stamps for the Leprosy Mission. At a time of year when we all receive more post – and more stamps – it is easier... Local News
MP's column 11th November 2021 This past weekend my ‘drop-ins’ took me across the constituency and served as a reminder that you can’t really capture the exact concerns and ideas people have... Local News
MP's column 4th November 2021 Hopefully many will have received prior notice of my ‘drop-in’ events that are planned for this weekend. They take place in Porthleven, Newlyn, Pendeen... Local News
MP's column 28th October 2021 One aspect of the pandemic that has caught us unawares is how public interaction with the NHS has rocketed as restrictions have eased. For example, GP practises... Local News
New boats for Scilly 27th October 2021 In this afternoon’s budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that the Levelling Up Fund will invest £48.4m in three new vessels for the Isles of... Local News
MP's column 21st October 2021 I was shocked, sickened and angry when I learned of the murder of my colleague Sir David Amess. He had been an MP for a long time but he did not treat us newer... Local News