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
Action on brain tumours 11th October 2021 Tom Parker from The Wanted was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour last year. Since then, he has been campaigning to improve care and treatment for brain... Westminster News
MP's column 30th September 2021 Just a few short months away from daffodil-picking time and the Home Secretary has still not confirmed that the Seasonal Agriculture Workers Scheme (SAWS) will... Local News
MP's column 22nd September 2021 Cornwall was to be the centre of Government attention in relation to Housing with a visit by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local... Local News
MP's column 16th September 2021 Last week, as we returned to Parliament, there was both encouraging developments and concerning developments. The encouraging development relates to the... Local News
A plan for social care 9th September 2021 I was dreading this week fearing facing a hastily drafted plan to tax low earners to pay for social care. Instead I believe we see a well thought-out proposal... Local News
MP's column 8th September 2021 This past weekend was one of the most enjoyable and encouraging weekends I can remember in a long time. On Friday I was privileged to join 90 others at the St... Local News
MP's column 25th August 2021 The type of future in Afghanistan for citizens is uncertain but we have to recognise that a Taliban regime that imposes Shariah Law will be very difficult to... Local News
Afghanistan 19th August 2021 The situation across Afghanistan is of grave concern and the scene is set for more bloodshed, vengeance and unrest. The sense of disbelief and regret is... Westminster News
MP's column 18th August 2021 In the Government’s determination to put Covid behind us (and I share this determination) we must be careful not to create a two tier society. The drift towards... Local News
