Derek demands action on the Cost of Living 25th January 2022 Derek has spoken out in Westminster about the rise in the cost of living, the top issue in his constituency drop-ins. Derek was the only Conservative... Westminster News
Government confirms Cornwall Council has discretion over Omicron grants 18th January 2022 Derek has asked a parliamentary question to confirm that Cornwall Council has discretion in how it pays out grants to the leisure and hospitality industry. The... Westminster News
Government closes Second Homes loophole 14th January 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed changes to the tax law which will target people who avoid paying their fair share of Council Tax. Currently, owners of second homes... Westminster News
Derek backs farmers 21st December 2021 Derek has spoken up for a National Food Strategy, which will ensure nutritious, locally-grown food for everyone in the United Kingdom. Improving the nation’s... Westminster News
Success for Derek's campaign for daffodils 14th December 2021 Derek Thomas’ campaign for the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme to be extended has succeeded. As a result of Derek’s pressure alongside his Cornish... Westminster News
Derek votes against Covid restrictions 14th December 2021 Derek Thomas has spoken out against the new Covid restrictions introduced by the Government, and voted against the introduction of vaccine passports and... Westminster News
Derek raises awareness of brain tumours 8th December 2021 Derek Thomas has held another meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Brain Tumours, this time to introduce The Wanted singer Tom Parker to MPs and... Westminster News
Derek pushes for more action on diabetes 8th December 2021 Derek chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diabetes to celebrate the 100th anniversary of insulin, and to learn of creative new ways of... Westminster News
Derek elected co-chair of Ocean Conservation group 7th December 2021 Derek Thomas MP has been elected co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ocean Conservation, along with fellow Cornish MP Cherilyn Mackrory (Truro and... Westminster News