Derek Thomas MP weekly column May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23 May, 2024 It was a privilege to visit St Mary’s Hospital on Scilly last week. This was part of a two-day visit to ensure residents can raise any points and concerns with me. As we know, following Prince William’s visit, work has begun on the hospital site to build what is likely to be the first Integrated Care Hub in the NHS. It has been an extraordinary battle to secure the funds for this building. Scilly... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 27th 2024 27th March 2024 As the annual Brain Tumour Awareness Month (March) draws to a close I believe those of us engaged in this campaign (for better awareness, more research and more... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 21st 2024 21st March 2024 I was privileged to meet with the building site manager of the West Cornwall Hospital Outpatient Wing on Friday. The empty houses that have been an eyesore for... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 14th 2024 14th March 2024 On Wednesday I introduced a proposed piece of legislation to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act to transfer powers to the DEFRA Secretary of State for the... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column March 5th 2024 5th March 2024 I missed St Piran’s Day activity in West Cornwall, but Parliament did its best to match local celebrations. We declined the dancing, but the six Cornish MPs... Local News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 26th 2024 26th February 2024 Opposition Day debates occur most weeks. In all, opposition parties have 20 days a year for these debates, traditionally two debates will be held each day... Local News
The Commons Yesterday Evening 22nd February 2024 The Commons Yesterday Evening The Commons descended into chaos after the SNP lost the opportunity to have a vote on their Opposition Day Motion calling for a... Westminster News
Derek Thomas MP weekly column February 12th 2024 12th February 2024 On September 16th I was promised a visit by the Environment Minister to meet with farmers impacted by the SSSI designation in West Penwith. This was during a... Local News
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ 15th January 2024 The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) launched its paper ‘The True Value of Seafood to Cornwall’ report. Fishing has defined coastal communities in... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - Standing Charges, nominate your favourite pub and gas and oil extraction 8th January 2024 There are two causes with deadlines coming up - both on Friday January 19th. The first relates to the standing charge on your electricity or gas supply. The... Local News
