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Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock

Reports that Long Rock recorded 19 combined sewer overflow notifications this bathing season is obviously a concern, and Derek was able to press Southwest Water in parliament today to do more to address this.

Small Hospitals

DEREK SPEAKS UP FOR WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL AND ST MARY’S 

DEREK DEMANDS ACTION FROM THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AS PARLIAMENT RETURNS 

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As Cornwall has become an even more attractive destination we have adjusted to the increase in traffic and population and found ways to carry on our work and daily activity more or less.

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The triumph of the Lionesses is a well-needed tonic. Not just to cheer us all but to celebrate the fact that women have no reason to feel second fiddle to us men!

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The vote for Conservative Party Leader now goes to Party members and their choice will become our next Prime Minister on September 5th.

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There are two unknowns as I draft this comment piece.

Education for Climate Action

Derek Thomas hosted a meeting of West Cornwall’s Climate Focus group to hear about the role of education in preparing children for the challenges of climate change.

PM for PM!

When the PM was answering to the Liaison Select Committee (the committee of Select Committee Chairs) one reason he gave against resigning was the list of pressing priorities facing No 10, including the war in Ukraine, the cost of living and economic recovery following the pandemic.

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In 2019 I welcomed the then Chancellor, Sajid Javid MP, to the Cornish Pirates ground at Mennaye to ensure the Government fully grasped the vision and plans for The Stadium for Cornwall.

Freedom of Religion or Belief

The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part.

We need to protect those who are persecuted because they have a faith – or because they have none.