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 16th April 2020 MPs across England joined in on a conference call with the National Farmers Union as we stare into the face of a collapse of our dairy and farming sector... Local News
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March 15th April 2020 Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March... Westminster News
Urgent dental care services across the South West 14th April 2020 Since the Prime Minister announced social distancing measures to slow down the spread of COVID-19, a set of restrictions on daily activity to contain the spread... Local News
MP's Column 9th April 2020 Thank you to everyone who has contacted me with messages of support for Boris Johnson. I will pass these on. The reality is that Boris, along with a number of... Local News
Chief exec Kate Shields gives her views on how Treliske is coping 9th April 2020 Cornwall’s health chiefs are still working on a ‘worst case scenario’ with regard to the coronoavirus outbreak but are hoping for a much more positive outcome... Local News
Government and Cornwall Council act quickly to help small businesses 7th April 2020 MP Derek Thomas has praised the speedy and effective work of both Government and Cornwall Council which is ensuring that Cornish businesses will receive more... Local News
Voucher scheme for children eligible for free school meals 3rd April 2020 Children across West Cornwall who are eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals... Local News
MP's Column 2nd April 2020 I am acutely aware of how seriously nearly everyone is observing the social distancing regime. Thank you. Keeping the country safe, protecting our NHS and... Local News
£75 million package to bring home people stranded abroad 1st April 2020 The Government has announced a £75 million package to help Britons stuck overseas return home. The funding will see the Government working in partnership with... Local News
