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
Minister talks tourism on visit to St Ives 22nd September 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas welcomed the Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP for a walkabout around St Ives to discuss how businesses have fared since... Local News
MP's column 18th September 2020 Parliament is engaged in debate regarding the UK Internal Markets Bill. This Bill will ensure that all parts of the UK can trade with each other without falling... Local News
MP's column 11th September 2020 The consultation on the England Tree Strategy to inform the Government’s policy for trees, woodland and forestry closes this Friday. Until then you can still... Local News
Eateries boosted by Eat Out to Help Out scheme 9th September 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas has welcomed news that more than 1.1 million meals – almost a quarter of them from West Cornwall - were claimed in Cornwall under... Local News
Party chair visits Penzance 8th September 2020 The co-chair of the Conservative Party, Amanda Milling MP (right), paid a recent visit to Penzance and, with MP Derek Thomas, met up with Richard and Siobhan... Local News
MP's column 4th September 2020 Having seen the difficulties, unfairness and harm caused by the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the opportunity to contribute to the UK Fisheries Bill debate in... Local News
Fisheries Bill can make UK a world leader in the industry 2nd September 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says the Fisheries Bill currently passing through Parliament can provide a positive framework for future UK fishing, based on... Local News
Derek welcomes boost in NHS doctor and nurse numbers 28th August 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas says that latest figures showing a significant increase in the number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS in Cornwall are an... Local News
MP's column 28th August 2020 It was no mean feat to prepare Cornwall and Scilly for the return of visitors after three months of complete lockdown! At the forefront of our minds was the... Local News
