A30 Action 4th August 2021 Since first elected in 2015 I have been leading a small eclectic mix of local residents who are determined that improvements are made to the A30 west of... Local News
MP's column 29th July 2021 If there was ever a time to tackle loneliness and isolation it is now. One of the severe ‘side-effects’ of the covid pandemic has been the sharp increase in... Local News
MP's column 22nd July 2021 The Government is leading the way in a number of areas of animal welfare such has developing a ban on live animal exports, puppy smuggling, keeping of primates... Local News
Derek and Cornwall Council unite to resolve housing crisis 21st July 2021 Derek met with Cornwall Council last week to discuss the housing issues in Cornwall. Here is his report: MPs locked horns regularly with the Lib-Dem led... Local News
Derek supports work experience 20th July 2021 Derek Thomas MP showed his support for work experience by giving two local Year 10 students the opportunity to shadow his team for a week Henry, from the Isles... Local News
MP's column 15th July 2021 I may prove to be wrong in my judgment this week in relation to the foreign aid vote in Parliament on Monday. When the Chancellor announced his intention to cut... Local News
New owners for Penzance Dry Dock 9th July 2021 After more than six months of negotiations, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced the successful completion of the sale of Penzance Dry Dock to... Local News
MP's column 8th July 2021 I welcome the fact that laws imposed on citizens in relation to covid-19 are to be scrapped in a couple of weeks. When these conditions were imposed on us all... Local News
Derek calls for a consensus on housing 7th July 2021 Ensuring people can enjoy secure housing is the most effective way to deliver on the Government’s levelling up agenda. Rising house prices and rising rents here... Local News