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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
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The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News