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
MP's column 24th February 2022 The storms over the weekend certainly caused disruption although not as much as we feared. It was impressive to see engineers from Western Power and other... Local News
MP's column 9th February 2022 The Queen’s 70th year is an opportunity to reflect on all the changes over these decades and the extraordinary service of Her Majesty. Her steadying influence... Local News
MP's column 27th January 2022 I’ve learned that however hard I work to change something, unless there is an improvement in the lived experience little is achieved. This is certainly true for... Local News
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
MP's column 20th January 2022 The situation in Westminster may seem to be in flux due to GardenGatheringGate. The Prime Minister has a particular problem facing him even if he is absolved of... Local 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
MP's column 13th January 2022 By now Boris may have used Prime Minister’s Questions to settle the issue regarding the May 2020 gathering at No 10. The most uncomfortable part of 2020 for me... Local News
MP's column 6th January 2022 Rather than support businesses across Cornwall and on Scilly I see that Cllr Andrew George has once again seized on the opportunity of using this horrible... Local News
