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
Essential travel does not include holidays 23rd March 2020 The Government last night issued further advice regarding essential and non-essential travel: This guidance is for people planning to visit second homes or... Local News
Details of Government support for local authorities 20th March 2020 The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, has issued a statement providing explanation and detail of... Local News
£350 billion pledged to support the economy 18th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a massive package of financial measures to support the economy against the coronavirus impact. It includes £330bn in loans, £20bn... Local News
Britons advised not to travel overseas 17th March 2020 The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is now advising British people against all non-essential travel worldwide as from today, 17th March. The advice takes... Local News
Government urges social distancing measures 17th March 2020 The Government has issued new advice to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is advising... Local News
MP's column 13th March 2020 The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably concerning and, as the situation develops, it is becoming apparent that ‘life as we know it’ may not be... Local News
Lizard businesses in line for 'Rural Oscars' 13th March 2020 Derek is delighted that two small businesses on the Lizard are in with a chance of picking up a ‘Rural Oscar’ at an awards ceremony recognising the best small... Local News
Budget boost for West Cornwall businesses as business rates are scrapped for a year 11th March 2020 MP Derek Thomas says today’s Budget announcements scrapping business rates for a year will be welcomed by hundreds of small businesses in West Cornwall. The... Local News
Bags and bags of rubbish collected at Eastern Green litter pick 10th March 2020 West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas, local businesses and residents as well as volunteers from Plastic Free Penzance made the most of a bright, sunny morning to clear... Local News
