Derek Thomas MP

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

We need to tackle the cost of living crisis head on. @PennyMordaunt is committed to reviewing tax thresholds for basic and middle earners, so families keep more of their hard earned money. This will be funded by the Exchequer’s increased revenue from inflation. #PM4PM https://t.co/YQqXau0pjX — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

RT @CllrAmandaJ: Great to hear @PennyMordaunt will cut VAT on fuel! This is particularly vital for us in rural areas where we rely on our c… — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

Halving the VAT on fuel will save 15p to 20p per litre – a saving of about £10 every time you fill up an average family car. @PennyMordaunt has committed to a 50% cut in VAT on fuel, paid for by the increased tax revenues coming in as a result of inflation. #PMforPM https://t.co/3UHJGJRvJz — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I'm proud to be backing @PennyMordaunt! #PM4PM #Penny4PM — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I'm backing @PennyMordaunt to be the next PM because she has the conviction, strength of character and vision to bring the country together. #PennyforPM https://t.co/DZcF0axErw — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

We are forecast some brilliant weather in the coming days – I hope you all enjoy it but please keep cool and hydrated! 😎 https://t.co/2cefWjVwqC https://t.co/D3vux8lEGA — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

If you are interested in ways to reduce your carbon emissions, I’d thoroughly recommend going to one of Sustainable Pendeen’s excellent events! Tomorrow’s drop-in will have information about renewable options for our homes, communities and travel, and will be well worth a visit. https://t.co/G2mLReEqLf — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

Now that Boris Johnson has resigned, we face the challenge of finding a successor who has the conviction, strength of character and vision to bring the country together. Please complete my survey on the qualities and priorities our next PM should have: https://t.co/LslEjvkLvx — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

The British Government is hosting a global summit to promote freedom of religion of belief, and I am privileged to be taking part. We need to protect those who are persecuted because they have a faith – or because they have none. #FORBforall — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

It's not clear to me why Cornwall Council has cut the funding for @Cornwall_Museum. I’ve asked for an explanation for this decision which I'll share when I receive it. The museum needs funding to continue to serve Cornwall for the future! — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

MP's expenses Having run my own business before being elected, I am acutely aware of the need to keep a close eye on what is being spent. Many people don’t know that the details of my expenses are publicly available at https://t.co/lip6QyCvqo https://t.co/o0gTVHmzvI — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I’ve been told repeatedly that Penzance ticket office is closing - but it's only on an unofficial list drawn up by the RMT! I’m running a survey about Penzance ticket office, and the excellent and helpful staff there, to show GWR how necessary it is: https://t.co/n23J1fehjM — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

The Government has launched a call for evidence of the impact of holiday lets on local communities – and I would urge everyone affected to take part. https://t.co/CNxp4OqcnL — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I met the Tourism Minister @HuddlestonNigel to discuss the adverse impact of holiday lets in Cornwall. @thisischerilyn and I told him about the effect of the boom in Airbnb and other websites on towns like St Ives – pushing up prices and reducing the supply of rental properties. https://t.co/3rzAtMxxc0 — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

For some courses of treatment, dental practices can't even cover their overheads under the NHS contract. 3,000 dentists have left the NHS over the last two years. I urged the Government to commit to a firm date for a better contract, focused on prevention and increasing access — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I brought the debate to renew the pressure on the Government to reform the contract. There are two main problems: first, it only pays out for dental treatment – not for vital preventive work. Secondly, the payments for dentists don’t reflect the complexity of the work. — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

This afternoon I secured a debate about NHS dentistry. I used the stories and statistics from my dental survey to show the full extent of the problem in Cornwall. We don’t have the capacity to assess the patients in the backlog, let alone treat them. https://t.co/m14v2quCka — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

RT @RoyColPod: 1 in 14 people in the UK lives with Diabetes. There are some other numbers we would like to share with you this #DiabetesWe… — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

Diabetes is a hidden condition. But it should never be put to the back of the queue because of that. #DiabetesWeek is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 14 people who live with diabetes. You can pledge your support at https://t.co/HxXzopnhQq https://t.co/HwVv2JD0f6 — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I’ve been running a survey on my website about NHS dentistry. I didn’t put a closing date on the survey - but I've secured a debate about it next week and I need as much information as possible. If you haven't filled it in yet, please do so by the weekend: https://t.co/9DtFvnhziy https://t.co/8bncHyj5zZ — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I spoke in a debate about our inshore fishing fleet. At a time when we need to increase the supply of local nutritious food our fishermen are tangled in red tape – rules that do nothing to support sustainability or safety. Our inshore fishermen need common sense and consistency! https://t.co/M8Ys0MnBfd — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

The government is consulting on this part of the food strategy and if you have any views – particularly if you have experience of the benefit of locally-produced food – please take part at https://t.co/Ft9q8OS5Ex — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

It includes one policy I have been campaigning for – the aim that 50% of all the food used by public bodies (schools, hospitals, prisons and so on) should be locally produced. This policy supports a nutritious diet and provides valuable business for our farmers and fishermen. — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I'm hopeful that Government’s Food Strategy will deliver for our farmers and fishermen and support food security. Its programme of incentives, additional visas and investment in research will reduce our reliance on imported food and grow jobs and opportunities across the country — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

In #CarersWeek2022 we're making caring visible, valued and supported. Many people who look after family and friends don’t think of themselves as carers – but that can mean their contribution to the community is underestimated. Add your pledge to carers on https://t.co/N9wIHGK1X3 https://t.co/6nX6qJRNkE — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

On #WorldOceanDay it's right to remember how our oceans have been seriously degraded by pollution. From eating local and sustainable fish – like the delicious fish landed in Cornwall’s fishing ports! - to reducing pesticides and plastics on land, we can all help turn the tide. https://t.co/8Itsm8dvaH — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I’m always really impressed when schools come all the way up from West Cornwall too see for themselves how Westminster works. Yesterday I met a group of schoolchildren from Penzance who watched a debate in the House of Commons, and then debated and voted on a law of their own. https://t.co/tELKEAhvF9 — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

I’ve been very impressed with Band of Brothers (@ABOB_Community) a voluntary organisation providing revolutionary mentoring for young men – I was pleased to raise awareness of their work in Westminster and to ask @MoJGovUK to support their work. https://t.co/1a10pQEMs2 https://t.co/Ze5IraAalh — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

Much of our work here in Parliament is unseen but we have the opportunity to bring people together to accelerate action in key areas. This morning I chaired another session of the inquiry into research funding for brain tumour treatment and care. https://t.co/J2dW59LLFl — PolitiTweet.org

Derek Thomas MP @DerekThomasUK

Sustainable development is crucial to improve living standards in developing countries. I joined businesses in Newlyn and Penzance to meet a trade delegation from Zanzibar to discuss their aspirations for a sustainable deep sea fishing industry. https://t.co/Pkq8rd1CEs — PolitiTweet.org