General Election June 2017 Result Friday, 9 June, 2017 Derek Thomas was confirmed by the returning officer for the St Ives Parliamentary constituency. Full details of the result are available on the bbc website, at St Ives Parliamentary constituency: BBC Election Coverage Derek would like to thank all of the campaign team, election officials and conservative voters for their hard work, continued support and trust. Articles
Cash for Penzance sleeper service and broadband upgrade announced 7th February 2015 Derek Thomas welcomes news of improved broadband coverage for West Cornwall and a better rail sleeper service from Paddington to Penzance announced in an £11.3... Local News
Derek Thomas visits Dean Quarry 7th February 2015 The proposal by Shire Oak Quarries Ltd to reopen Dean Quarry is bad news for people living on the East Coast of the Lizard Peninsula says Prospective MP, Derek... Local News
Derek Thomas made Patron of Fair Votes for All campaign 31st January 2015 Fair Votes for All is a cross-party campaign group which is calling for English votes for English issues. Articles
Meet the Candidate tour 19th January 2015 Take the opportunity to meet Derek Thomas and discuss your ideas and concerns. Each meeting lasts one hour and refreshments will be served. Tuesday 20th January... Local News
Derek Thomas hosts conference to create more skilled jobs in West Cornwall. 12th January 2015 As part of his commitment to address the need for more skilled well paid jobs in West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Derek Thomas hosted a Growth Conference... Local News
Derek Thomas lends his support to achieve safer roads for residents of Bulwark Estate 20th October 2014 Derek helps launch a safety camapign on the Bulwark Estate. Local News
Derek Thomas launches the Helston Small Business of the Year Award 13th October 2014 Derek launches the third of this year's Small Business of the Year Award - Penzance and St Ives having taken place earlier in the year. Local News
Cornish Candy Shoppe wins St Ives Small Business of the Year Award 7th May 2014 The family run business, Cornish Candy Shoppe has won the St Ives Small Business of the Year Award - which was jointly run by Derek Thomas and the St Ives... Local News
Derek Thomas launches the Penzance Small Business of the Year Award 15th April 2014 Derek Thomas, Prospective MP for the St Ives constituency, has launched an exciting award designed to promote small businesses in Penzance. Local News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
