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 supports increased funding for Cornwall's most vulnerable 22nd December 2021 Derek has welcomed the £4.5 million of additional support that the government is giving to the most vulnerable families in Cornwall. The government’s £500... Local 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
MP's column 16th December 2021 In the real world I was privileged to visit PK Porthcurno, the Cable and Wireless Museum and visitors centre, to mark Dark Skies designation for much of West... Local 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
Derek leads a debate on affordable housing 7th December 2021 Derek Thomas introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on affordable housing, making a powerful speech about the difficulties people in Cornwall are having... Westminster News
