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 June 2023 Led by Truro and Falmouth MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, Cornwall’s MPs worked with Cornwall’s Council Cabinet to secure the opportunity to host this year’s Armed... Local News
Derek Thomas MP - The Royal Cornwall Show at its best. 14th June 2023 There is no doubt that Boris has unique and effective qualities. You would always want him on your team when these are put to good use. He demonstrated this as... Local News
Good news for the fishing community 24th May 2023 Derek Thomas MP is delighted that fishing occupations will be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following recommendations from the Migration Advisory... Westminster News
MP's weekly column 17th May 2023 17th May 2023 On Thursday I was privileged to meet with two groups over coffee and cake. First, was the Nancegollan Village Hall Cafe. The hall was busy with local residents... Local News
Derek Thomas MP continues to back Cornish farming as PM hosts Downing Street Summit 17th May 2023 A Downing Street meeting of the PM and MPs representing rural constituencies paved the way for a long-awaited food and farming summit hosted by the Prime... Westminster News
MP's column. Storm Overflows & Water Quality 4th May 2023 We have become fixated with beating up water and sewage treatment companies over storm overflows. This is motivated by a desire to bring an end to the practice... Local News
Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock 26th April 2023 Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock Derek Thomas MP was delighted to welcome Guy Opperman, Minister of State... Local News
Derek campaigns for brain tumour funding 15th March 2023 During brain tumour awareness month, Derek has campaigned for the funding of brain tumour research to be improved. At the beginning of the month, he launched a... Westminster News
The future of rail in Penzance and St Erth 3rd February 2023 Derek Thomas MP has met representatives from Network Rail and Great Western Railway to discuss the future of the rail network in West Cornwall. There is an... Local News
