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's drive for Christmas stamps 6th December 2021 Derek Thomas MP is launching a drive to collect stamps for the Leprosy Mission. At a time of year when we all receive more post – and more stamps – it is easier... Local News
Derek introduces a debate on alcohol harm 25th November 2021 Derek Thomas introduced a debate on alcohol harm in the House of Commons. This is part of a cross-party campaign, led by Derek and the Labour MP for Liverpool... Westminster News
MP's column 11th November 2021 This past weekend my ‘drop-ins’ took me across the constituency and served as a reminder that you can’t really capture the exact concerns and ideas people have... Local News
MP's column 4th November 2021 Hopefully many will have received prior notice of my ‘drop-in’ events that are planned for this weekend. They take place in Porthleven, Newlyn, Pendeen... Local News
Derek speaks in budget debate 1st November 2021 Derek Thomas MP spoke in the Budget debate tonight, in which Members of Parliament assess the impact of the Chancellor’s budget last Wednesday on their own... Westminster News
MP's column 28th October 2021 One aspect of the pandemic that has caught us unawares is how public interaction with the NHS has rocketed as restrictions have eased. For example, GP practises... Local News
Derek praises Cornwall's example on climate education 27th October 2021 Derek Thomas MP made a speech in Westminster Hall about the importance of educating our children about climate change. He showed that Cornwall’s schools are... Westminster News
New boats for Scilly 27th October 2021 In this afternoon’s budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that the Levelling Up Fund will invest £48.4m in three new vessels for the Isles of... Local News
MP's column 21st October 2021 I was shocked, sickened and angry when I learned of the murder of my colleague Sir David Amess. He had been an MP for a long time but he did not treat us newer... Local News