The Conservatives on Cornwall Council have voiced outrage after figures from a Freedom of Information request put into Cornwall Council show that more taxpayer money has been spent on costly overseas trips by officers,  with no outcomes apparent and without the knowledge of councillors.

The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has criticised yesterday’s decision by Cornwall Council’s cabinet to spend £100,000 of taxpayer money on performing an ancient play, 'Ordinalia Nessa'.

Commenting, Conservative Group Leader Cllr Linda Taylor said:

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas is calling for an extra Bank Holiday next year to help those adversely affected by a shift to the early May date to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. 

Around 300 careers in the NHS and in social care were showcased at Penwith College at the NHS+ event organised by West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas in association with Truro-Penwith College and the NHS.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the announcement of Government funding for lithium exploration in Cornwall, as part of £23 million of funding to develop the latest technology for electric car batteries.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has called the laying of legislation to set a zero emissions target for the UK in future years, a major step forward in the fight against climate change.

George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth & Hayle has welcomed news of further protections for England's marine life as part of a significant expansion of England's 'Blue Belt' of protected areas to date. 

The Prime Minister has today, 7 June, recognised Bimini Love, aged 17, from Newquay, for transforming the lives of people facing period poverty in Cornwall through the distribution of welfare boxes.

George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle recently visited Spectrum, a leading provider of specialist care services for people with Autism, learning disabilities, associated conditions & challenging behaviours in Cornwall.

Local MP Sarah Newton is a member of the Conservative Environment Network's (CEN) Parliamentary Caucus that champions decarbonisation and conservation in Westminster.