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 - Penzance Neighbourhood Plan 24th November 2022 The consultation period relating to the Penzance Neighbourhood Plan is well under way. If you have missed the various public events to view the plan there is... Local News
MP's column 17th November 2022 Keep farmers farming has been a theme of the work I’ve been engaged in over the past week. In support of the Nature and Climate Declaration, I led a debate in... Local News
MP's column 10th November 2022 On Monday we kick off National Diabetes Week and Action on Sugar Week. Some colleagues of mine are vocal in Parliament against what they describe as the Nanny... Local News
Nature and Climate Declaration 9th November 2022 Derek is pushing nature and the environment to the top of the Westminster agenda – asking the Government to sign up to the Nature and Climate Declaration. The... Westminster News
MP's column 3rd November 2022 Scillonians celebrated news two years ago that £48m was to be made available to replace the ships and upgrade the harbour infrastructure on the sea-link between... Local News
MP's column 27th October 2022 In less than a week since Liz Truss resigned, we have a new Prime Minister which in itself is not entirely unwelcome - although I’m disappointed it is not Penny... Local News
MP's column - from Penwith to Parliament 20th October 2022 Before I set off for Parliament on Monday, I called in at Penwith College to support College Week. The college holds a special place in my heart as years ago... Local News
Penzance Cost of Living Fair 17th October 2022 Derek Thomas MP has thanked everyone involved in last week’s Cost of Living Fair in Penzance for showing how much help and support is available for local... Local News
MP's column 13th October 2022 At the old Penzance Library in Morrab Road on Saturday there is an opportunity to enjoy coffee and meet with several organisations who will be on hand to advise... Local News
