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
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 29th May 2020 A speech from the PM made 29th May 2020. Good evening, Before I set out our next steps in the fight against the coronavirus, let me update you on the latest... Westminster News
MP's Column 28th May 2020 All eyes may appear to be on the coronavirus outbreak but life after this crisis needs to be very different to what we had become accustomed to. It is possible... Local News
Derek comments on Dominic Cummings 26th May 2020 There is great interest regarding No 10’s Chief of Staff, Dominic Cummings. As a parent I can understand why Dominic Cummings and his wife would wish to ensure... Westminster News
Derek urges the Chancellor and Health Minister to back Brain Tumour Research 21st May 2020 A brain tumour diagnosis is a devastating event in any family and, if you have experienced this, you will know how important it is to find a cure and to find... Westminster News
MP's Column 21st May 2020 Government must step in and fund brain tumour research! A brain tumour diagnosis is a devastating event in any family and, if you have experienced this, you... Local News
EFRA Committee continues to take evidence on food availability 20th May 2020 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (of which I am a member) continues to take evidence of the availability of food to consumers during the... Westminster News
A chance to talk to your MP 20th May 2020 Anyone living in West Cornwall or on the Isles of Scilly has the chance to speak remotely to their MP through both Facebook Live and Zoom over the next... Local News
MP's Column 14th May 2020 Boris Johnson’s speech on Sunday set out a future timeline for easing lockdown measures. We are encouraged to go to work if you can with social distancing and... Local News
Guidelines free up exercise options but second home and holiday restrictions remain 12th May 2020 MP Derek Thomas has welcomed new Government guidelines which mean that people will be able to travel further for exercise and fresh air (while socially... Local News
