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VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson MP Taking Part In The Welfare Cap Debate In Parliament

VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson MP Taking Part In The Welfare Cap Debate In Parliament

Justin Tomlinson MP for Swindon North, takes part in the House of Commons debate on the 'Welfare Cap' "We have introduced the national living wage, directly benefiting 2.75 million of our lowest earners. The income tax threshold rises year on year, taking 3.2 million people out of paying any income tax at all. While wages have grown, on average, about 2% this year, the wages of the lowest earners have risen by an average of 6%. That is in addition to the welcome extension of free childcare, whi...

Local MP Discusses Banking In Highworth & The Post Office's Work In North Swindon With Senior Managers

Local MP Discusses Banking In Highworth & The Post Office's Work In North Swindon With Senior Managers

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has met with senior managers from the Post Office to discuss its work in Swindon and across the country, as well as raises the issue of access to banking in Highworth.The Post Office is an essential part of the fabric of the UK. Since separation from the Royal Mail in 2012, with Government support, the Post Office has modernised branches, increased accessibility and invested in essential infrastructure so that it stands ready to provide the next generation of Post Offic...

Justin Comments On Triggering Article 50

Justin Comments On Triggering Article 50

I’m sure many people will have been watching with interest the Supreme Court case in which the Government is challenging last month’s High Court ruling which insisted that Parliament must vote on invoking Article 50. It follows a campaign led by Investment Manager Gina Miller who is fighting against the legitimacy of Britain leaving the European Union. The Attorney General Jeremy Wright has argued that the result of the referendum which was ordered by Parliament, had the clear expectation that t...

North Swindon MP Encourage Students To Get Involved In Politics

North Swindon MP Encourage Students To Get Involved In Politics

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has encouraged more young people to get involved in politics as he welcomed Swindon College to Parliament.Students studying Public Service at the College visited Westminster to learn more about the political process, how legislation is passed, and had the opportunity to tour Parliament. Following the tour, the students had the opportunity to meet with Justin and put their questions to him directly.Justin regularly talks to school and college groups about his w...

Justin Highlights Positive News For Swindon & The South West

Justin Highlights Positive News For Swindon & The South West

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the positive news regarding the Government’s work to support people in Swindon and across the South West.Since coming to power in 2010, the Conservatives have worked to strengthen the economy, give people greater personal choice and improve public services. Despite the legacy we inherited, we are seeing huge success stories locally, as residents benefit from the Government’s work.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “As the MP for North Swindon, I work tirel...

Local MP Comments On The Future Of Swindon's Libraries

Local MP Comments On The Future Of Swindon's Libraries

This week’s announcement from Swindon Borough Council on libraries is a major blow, with a significant cut in the budget over the next four years.I am an unashamed library fan.  I have previously served as the Lead Member for Libraries on SBC and was the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Libraries. I have led Parliamentary debates on the future of libraries, have spoken at numerous Library conferences, launched the annual children’s Summer Reading challenges and crucially, I am a reg...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes More People Saving Through Work Place Pensions

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes More People Saving Through Work Place Pensions

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed today’s newly released figures that show the number of people saving into workplace pensions continues to rise and has increased by 4.4 million since 2012. With millions of people across the country and thousands in Swindon set up in a workplace pension, local-residents who are starting out on their working career will be able to benefit from years of saving. This will give them greater financial security in their retirement. Launched in 2012 and planned to be fu...

North Swindon MP Takes Part In 'Safeguard Us From Scams’ Workshop In Parliament

North Swindon MP Takes Part In 'Safeguard Us From Scams’ Workshop In Parliament

Last week Justin Tomlinson MP took part in the ‘Which – safeguard us from Scams’ workshop in the Houses of Parliament. The workshop was designed to highlight some of the dangers that people can face when they use online banking. Individual losses can cause significant distress and involve life-changing amounts of money; and the potential for consumer harm is increasing as more push payment scams are being perpetrated. Unlike with many other payment methods, people deceived into transferring mone...

North Swindon MP Supports Christmas Fair At MS Therapy Centre

North Swindon MP Supports Christmas Fair At MS Therapy Centre

Justin Tomlinson MP has attended the annual Christmas Fair at Bradbury House on Westmead Drive to help raise funds for the MS Therapy Centre. The Centre offers therapies, advice and support to those with multiple sclerosis and their families across the region. The centre is a hive of activity and provides a real lifeline for its members and their families, who are actively encouraged, through mutual support, to face the reality of multiple sclerosis and the possible challenges it brings. Volunte...