Derek ThomasVerified account

@DerekThomasUK

MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 2015-2017. Standing for re-election.

West Cornwall
Joined May 2015

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  1. Jun 6

    Delighted to spend time today talking to residents in Praze-an-Beeble, just two days left to get the right deal for West Cornwall & Scilly!

  2. May 27

    Great to catch up with friends on the doors in Helston and Porthleven today

  3. May 26

    Enjoyed setting out my vision for West Cornwall and Scilly at tonight's hustings at Shekinah Church Penzance

  4. May 18

    Out with friends and volunteers - Lelant and Carbis Bay. Voters on the door very positive - want to keep moving forward!

  5. Apr 6

    Local councils have a vital contribution to make. Vote on 4 May to make sure effective local councillors are elected.

  6. Mar 24

    You can make tomorrow's WWF matter by going green & getting under control with a smart meter

  7. Mar 21

    Today I visited and heard about the importance of addressing the skills gap, online safety and developments in spectrum technology

  8. Mar 20

    I am supporting 'Wear A Hat Day 2017' on March 31st to raise awareness of Brain Tumour Research. For more info visit:

  9. Mar 20

    Think differently about disability, take action to improve how you, recruit & retain disabled workers

  10. Feb 28

    I'm here supporting warmer, more efficient homes for everyone

  11. Feb 28

    Help to get Gaz N Leccy under control - contact your energy supplier today about installing your smart meter

  12. Feb 23

    Since launching, West Cornwall has received almost £23mill from for over 150 projects. To apply -

  13. Feb 22

    Today during PMQs I urged the PM to apply pressure to NHS Property Services and Cornwall’s NHS managers to help reopen Edward Hain hospital

  14. Feb 7

    Calling West Cornwall to apply now to take part in the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge 2017! Visit to register.

  15. Feb 1

    Glad to announce to holiday makers: air quality in far west of Cornwall does not exceed EU limits. You can holiday safely here!

  16. Feb 1
  17. Jan 17

    Watch me ask the Chancellor to consider raising the VAT threshold in Parliament today.

  18. Going by rail this Christmas? Upgrade works by start from Dec 24th. Plan your journey here:

  19. You can watch my statement on the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster during PMQs today via the following link:

  20. A cat whose name was Mowzer lived in old cottage with a window overlooking the harbour with an old rocking-chair and a fisherman named Tom.

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