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The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably concerning and, as the situation develops, it is becoming apparent that ‘life as we know it’ may not be...

Derek is delighted that two small businesses on the Lizard are in with a chance of picking up a ‘Rural Oscar’ at an awards ceremony recognising the best small...

MP Derek Thomas says today’s Budget announcements scrapping business rates for a year will be welcomed by hundreds of small businesses in West Cornwall. The...

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas, local businesses and residents as well as volunteers from Plastic Free Penzance made the most of a bright, sunny morning to clear...

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is one of 16 Conservative MPs who is urging the Chancellor to use the budget to help ensure that everyone has ready access to cash...

Access to affordable housing is not getting any easier and part of the responsibility lies with Cornwall Council. I raised this in a debate in Parliament this...

MP Derek Thomas is encouraging people across West Cornwall to organise or take part in events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May. The VE Day...

On Monday I started the day at Newlyn fish market. This was the first fish auction that had taken place for a number of days due to bad weather grounding the...

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says he is ‘absolutely delighted’ that he has been voted on to the prestigious Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select...