Fisheries Bill can make UK a world leader in the industry 2nd September 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says the Fisheries Bill currently passing through Parliament can provide a positive framework for future UK fishing, based on... Local News
Derek welcomes boost in NHS doctor and nurse numbers 28th August 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says that latest figures showing a significant increase in the number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS in Cornwall are an... Local News
MP's column 28th August 2020 It was no mean feat to prepare Cornwall and Scilly for the return of visitors after three months of complete lockdown! At the forefront of our minds was the... Local News
MP's column 21st August 2020 It became clear early during lockdown that it was not reasonable to expect young people to physically sit exams this summer and there was no easy method of... Local News
Mount's Bay at risk from flooding as Storm Ellen hits Cornwall 21st August 2020 Storm Ellen is currently bringing unseasonably strong winds and rough sea conditions to Cornwall and the Met Office has issued a Yellow warning of wind, warning... Local News
MP's column 13th August 2020 Sir David Amess MP has put forward a Bill that, if it becomes law, will require this and future Governments to ensure all fuel-poor homes are brought up to... Local News
MP's column 6th August 2020 The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 concerns people. People want to blame the Government. Headline figures are not the entire story and coronavirus deaths... Local News
MP's Column 30th July 2020 ‘I entirely recognise the strong desire to reflect the pride that we feel in our different parts of the United Kingdom. We are at the start of a process. I am... Local News
30mph for the A30 (Crowlas) 28th July 2020 After a difficult virtual meeting with Highways England and Cornwall Council officers we have finally got traction to step up safety work on the A30 to commence... Local News