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 Carbon Neutral report documents national and Cornish climate change progress 21st April 2021 In response to a growing concern about and awareness of the need to combat climate change, West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has produced a comprehensive report for... Local News
MP's column 16th April 2021 It is fitting that the Nation shares in the grief of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. As I’ve listened to the many tributes over the past... Local News
'Write off student loans for 2020-21', urges Derek Thomas 16th April 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has pressed the Government to write off student loans for the 2020-21 academic year. Speaking in a debate on University Students... Local News
MP's column 1st April 2021 I want to take this opportunity as we head to the Easter weekend to thank everyone once again for doing everything necessary to keep covid-19 rates down... Local News
MP's column 26th March 2021 At 1pm on Tuesday the Treasury launched a number of consultations packaged online at www.gov.uk/government/collections/tax-policies-and-consultations-spring... Local News
Derek raises the issue of brain tumour research funding at PMQs 24th March 2021 Derek with Health Secretary Matt Hancock at a Brain Tumour Awareness event in 2017. West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has raised awareness of the importance of... Local News
Derek pledges his support for levelling up goals 19th March 2021 MP Derek Thomas has put his name to a new set of ambitious goals aimed at improving people’s life chances and access to careers both in his West Cornwall... Local News
Rethink on cut to development aid budget would help women around the world 19th March 2021 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has used a debate to mark International Women’s Day to press the Government to rethink its decision to cut the International Aid... Westminster News
MP's column 19th March 2021 The second of our Climate Focus events takes place on Wednesday at 4pm (24th March). You can register for a link to this virtual presentation by emailing Derek... Local News
