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 column 21st August 2020 It became clear early during lockdown that it was not reasonable to expect young people to physically sit exams this summer and there was no easy method of... Local News
Mount's Bay at risk from flooding as Storm Ellen hits Cornwall 21st August 2020 Storm Ellen is currently bringing unseasonably strong winds and rough sea conditions to Cornwall and the Met Office has issued a Yellow warning of wind, warning... Local News
MP's column 13th August 2020 Sir David Amess MP has put forward a Bill that, if it becomes law, will require this and future Governments to ensure all fuel-poor homes are brought up to... Local News
MP's column 6th August 2020 The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 concerns people. People want to blame the Government. Headline figures are not the entire story and coronavirus deaths... Local News
MP's Column 30th July 2020 ‘I entirely recognise the strong desire to reflect the pride that we feel in our different parts of the United Kingdom. We are at the start of a process. I am... Local News
30mph for the A30 (Crowlas) 28th July 2020 After a difficult virtual meeting with Highways England and Cornwall Council officers we have finally got traction to step up safety work on the A30 to commence... Local News
NHS Trade and Nurses Pay! 23rd July 2020 A couple of concerns have arisen following the Trade Bill passing through Parliament and Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s speech (both 21st July). One is the perceived... Westminster News
MP's Column 23rd July 2020 This Parliament is unique in that it is able to debate and pass legislation paving the way for trading agreements around the world - something the UK Parliament... Local News
Government should step in to retain free TV licences for the over 75s 17th July 2020 Derek Thomas presents a Department of Health award to Chris Goninan in 2016 for his contribution to Public Health. MP Derek Thomas is backing a heartfelt plea... Local News
