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
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
Mazey Day and more 30th June 2022 Mazey Day was a great day out and felt good after a three-year break from the usual colourful processions! The Golowan Festival team ensured that there was... Local 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
Derek campaigns to save Penzance ticket office 28th June 2022 Derek has launched a campaign to save Penzance ticket office – and he needs the help of train passengers from West Cornwall to show how necessary it is. There... Local News
Rail strikes in Cornwall 23rd June 2022 Cornwall is cut off from the rail network for much of this week due to strike action. The best that Sir Keir Starmer can do is say the Government wants this... Local News
Return of the Triple Lock 22nd June 2022 Derek Thomas MP has welcomed the Treasury’s confirmation that they will restore the Triple Lock for pensions in 2023-2024. The Triple Lock is intended to make... Westminster News
NHS Dentistry 22nd June 2022 DEREK LEADS DEMANDS FOR A NEW DEAL FOR NHS DENTISTRY DEREK PRESENTS HIS SURVEY OF WEST CORNWALL’S PROBLEMS TO PARLIAMENT Derek Thomas led a debate in Parliament... Westminster News
MP's column 16th June 2022 There is plenty going on in Parliament and an opportunity for readers to engage if this sparks an interest! On Tuesday I spoke in support of our inshore fishing... Local News
