The First Past the Post voting system we use for general elections means that many voters do not feel they have a stake in our democracy. - Derek Thomas

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The First Past the Post voting system we use for general elections means that many voters do not feel they have a stake in our democracy.

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About Derek Thomas

Derek Gordon Thomas (born 20 July 1972) is a British Conservative politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ives from 2015 to 2024.

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Alternative Names: Derek Gordon Thomas
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The work of setting up deals is well under way and there are deals being done around the world for when we leave, but the real challenge for us is that fishermen are understood and the way the government recognises that challenge and work in their interest. ... But it's not clear yet that the Government has the guts and the resolve to deliver for fishermen.

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If Jeremy Corbyn really recognised and honoured the referendum result, which they did put in their manifesto, then I think he would have done more to support the withdrawal agreement. All he says is ‘we need general election’, which is purely self serving. It is not in the interest of the country. I don’t know anybody who is saying to me let’s have another election.

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