Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

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Justin Welcomes Local Work Of Independent Age

Justin Welcomes Local Work Of Independent Age

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the important work of Independent Age in supporting constituents across Swindon and beyond. Independent Age are focused on providing support to people as they get older, offering free and impartial advice on issues such as social care, pensions, healthcare. Independent Age’s goal is to help older people live their lives as freely and independently as they can.Justin Tomlinson said: ”I am very supportive of what Independent Age is trying to achieve. Here in ...

North Swindon MP Backs New Measures To Tackle Child Sexual Abuse

North Swindon MP Backs New Measures To Tackle Child Sexual Abuse

This week I was pleased to see the announcement by the Home Secretary of a £40 million package of Government measures to protect children and young people from sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking. The measures will also see a crackdown on the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Whilst these are extremely serious issues, worryingly these crimes are being committed right here in our town as well as in other areas across the country. Since 2010 the Government has done more than any other t...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Data Showing Record Number Of People In Work

North Swindon MP Welcomes Data Showing Record Number Of People In Work

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that employment levels across the United Kingdom are at an all-time record high.New statistics released today confirmed that in January, 31.84 million people across the country were working; a figure which equates almost 75% of the population. At the same time, unemployment has by more than 900,000 since 2010 to a rate of just 4.8%.In Swindon, the number of people of work has fallen consistently and, at just 1.3%, the unemployment rate is s...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 10th February

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 10th February

For a lot of people the Job Centre conjures up images of a drab and dull place which doesn’t induce much inspiration. Nothing could be further from reality when it comes to the newly refurbed Swindon Job Centre. People are instantly welcomed by bright walls, sofas, engaging posters and a suite of computers which are free for people to use. As a former Minister in the Department for Work and Pensions, I was really keen to speak with the Job Centre Manager and her team to discuss the ongoing rollo...

North Swindon MP Discusses Positives Of Universal Credit & Refurbished Job Centre

North Swindon MP Discusses Positives Of Universal Credit & Refurbished Job Centre

Local MP and former Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, has visited the newly refurbished Swindon Job Centre to see how the changes are benefiting staff and local residents, as well as to discuss the ongoing rollout of Universal Credit.Swindon residents now visiting the town’s Job Centre are now met with a new, bright and vibrant space, kitted out with new computers free to use and modern approaches to finding the role best suited to applicants. And applicants are now able to access ...

Justin Discusses Parliamentary Role With Ferndale Primary School Council

Justin Discusses Parliamentary Role With Ferndale Primary School Council

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed students from Ferndale Primary School to Parliament to discuss Parliament and his role as an MP.The group, all members of the school's council, were keen to learn about Justin's role as an MP and how he represents them in Parliament. Additionally, the group compared their work on the school council to how Parliament operates.The students had the opportunity to meet with Justin following a tour of Parliament, which included visiting the House of Commons, and put t...

North Swindon MP Backs Stroke Association Campaign To Raise Awareness

North Swindon MP Backs Stroke Association Campaign To Raise Awareness

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has attended a reception in Parliament with the Stroke Association which highlighted some of the extremely important issues facing victims of strokes as well as discussing the existing measures in place such as the FAST campaign and other strategies the charity has going forward.The Stroke Association are the largest charity for victims of strokes in the UK and through their campaigns such as FAST (Face, Arm, Speech and Time) are helping to educate people on th...

VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson Asking About Voter ID Measures In Cabinet Office Questions

VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson Asking About Voter ID Measures In Cabinet Office Questions

Justin Tomlinson MP: "Voter fraud is unacceptable and I welcome any measure to secure democracy. Swindon Borough Council has repeatedly been commended for good election practice, therefore would the Minister consider us for future pilots" Chris Skidmore MP: "I would like to thank my honourable friend for his question. We have had a great deal of interest from local authorities in the pilot process, at the moment we are currently conducting a review to decide exactly what form those pilots will t...