Rethink on cut to development aid budget would help women around the world 19th March 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has used a debate to mark International Women’s Day to press the Government to rethink its decision to cut the International Aid... Westminster News
NHS Trade and Nurses Pay! 23rd July 2020 A couple of concerns have arisen following the Trade Bill passing through Parliament and Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s speech (both 21st July). One is the perceived... Westminster News
Coronavirus FAQs: what you can and can't do 16th July 2020 The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to... Westminster News
Guidance: The Visitor Economy 3rd July 2020 This guidance is designed to be relevant for people who work within the visitor economy; for example people who operate or run hotels and other types of... Westminster News
Cornwall receives £444million in funding since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic 5th June 2020 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed Cornwall’s £444million share of £3billion in funding for the South West since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities and... Westminster News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 29th May 2020 A speech from the PM made 29th May 2020. Good evening, Before I set out our next steps in the fight against the coronavirus, let me update you on the latest... Westminster News
Derek comments on Dominic Cummings 26th May 2020 There is great interest regarding No 10’s Chief of Staff, Dominic Cummings. As a parent I can understand why Dominic Cummings and his wife would wish to ensure... Westminster News
Derek urges the Chancellor and Health Minister to back Brain Tumour Research 21st May 2020 A brain tumour diagnosis is a devastating event in any family and, if you have experienced this, you will know how important it is to find a cure and to find... Westminster News
EFRA Committee continues to take evidence on food availability 20th May 2020 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (of which I am a member) continues to take evidence of the availability of food to consumers during the... Westminster News