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
Urgent Questions about sewage at Long Rock 6th September 2022 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... Westminster News
Small Hospitals 6th September 2022 DEREK SPEAKS UP FOR WEST CORNWALL HOSPITAL AND ST MARY’S DEREK DEMANDS ACTION FROM THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AS PARLIAMENT RETURNS Derek Thomas has used a... Westminster News
MP's column 25th August 2022 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... Local News
MP's column 4th August 2022 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... Local News
MP's column 28th July 2022 The vote for Conservative Party Leader now goes to Party members and their choice will become our next Prime Minister on September 5th. The two colleagues still... Local News
MP's column 21st July 2022 There are two unknowns as I draft this comment piece. Firstly, whether the Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s EURO finals... Local News
Education for Climate Action 19th July 2022 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... Local News
PM for PM! 14th July 2022 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... Westminster News
MP's column 7th July 2022 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... Local News
