Derek signs letter to the Times 27th September 2022 The Environmental Land Management Scheme is at the heart of the Government’s plans to reform payments to farmers. We need to make sure that farmers are not just... Westminster News
Derek's tribute to the Queen 9th September 2022 I returned to Westminster today for a special session of the House of Commons. Members of Parliament paid tribute to the Queen, led by the Speaker, the Prime... Westminster News
Derek at Liz Truss's first Prime Minister's Questions 7th September 2022 Businesses, big and small, in West Cornwall and on Scilly are exposed to horrific energy price increases without the restraint of a price cap or Government... Westminster News
Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock 6th September 2022 Reports that Long Rock recorded 19 combined sewer overflow notifications this bathing season is obviously a concern, and Derek was able to press Southwest Water... Westminster News
Small Hospitals 6th September 2022 DEREK SPEAKS UP FOR WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL AND ST MARY’S DEREK DEMANDS ACTION FROM THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AS PARLIAMENT RETURNS Derek Thomas has used a... Westminster News
PM for PM! 14th July 2022 When the PM was answering to the Liaison Select Committee (the committee of Select Committee Chairs) one reason he gave against resigning was the list of... Westminster News
Freedom of Religion or Belief 5th July 2022 The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part. We need to protect those who... Westminster News
Assisted Dying 4th July 2022 Whatever your view on assisted dying, it is a subject of great importance and should be discussed seriously and openly in Parliament. This afternoon’s debate... Westminster News
Derek meets Tourism Minister to discuss holiday lets 28th June 2022 Derek and fellow Cornish MP Cherilyn Mackrory yesterday (28 June) met the Tourism Minister to discuss the adverse impact of holiday lets on Cornwall. The... Westminster News