News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Meets With Oakhurst Primary School Students During Parliamentary Visit

Jun 29, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has met with students from Oakhurst School in Parliament. The students were in Westminster as part of a visit organised by the Parliament Education Service, which introduces young people to politics and the political process. During the visit, students get the opportunity to tour Parliament, learn about elections and meet with the MP. Justin spoke to the group about the work he does to represent them as fellow North Swindon residents as well as his new role as Ministe...

Justin Joins Council Leader To Celebrate School Games Success

Jun 26, 2015

The North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, and Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Cllr. David Renard (Con, Haydon Wick), have joined students from across Swindon to celebrate the School Games.In their fourth year, the Games are organised by the Wiltshire School Sport Partnership and are funded by Lottery grants, local authorities and sponsorship from Sainsbury's. The Government has also provided £51 million in funding for the School Games project since its inception in addition to £150million Schoo...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 26th June

Jun 26, 2015

Recently we celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, marking 800 years since King John signed the original document in 1215 at Runnymede. It acted as a peace treaty between the monarch and a group of rebellious barons who had grown tired of the crowns unscrutinised powers.Since then, Magna Carta has become the founding document for modern democracies across the world, heralding the rights and freedoms of everybody in society. As David Cameron noted, it forever changed the balance of ...

Local MP Back Global Education Campaign In Parliament With Help From Swindon Students

Jun 24, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, joined Young Ambassadors from across the country including students from Isambard Community School, in Parliament as part of the Send my Friend to School campaign. TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan also joined the event to highlight the 58 million children worldwide who are still missing out on school and the importance of the 2015 for the world’s children. The event precedes the campaign’s national day of action on Friday, when over 4000 schools acro...

Local MP Makes Despatch Box Debut As Government Minister

Jun 23, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has taken to the Despatch Box for the first time as a Government Minister during questions relating to the Department of Work & Pensions.Justin represented the Government during the session and not only answered issues raised by MPs on matters relating to his brief as Minister for Disabled People, but also responded on behalf of the Government when questions on pensions, mental health and welfare reform were raised. During the session, Justin highlighted t...

Justin Backs Mencap During Learning Disabilities Week

Jun 23, 2015

Justin Tomlinson, the North Swindon MP and Minister for Disabled People, has joined more than seventy MPs at Mencap’s Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Learning Disability Week.There are 1.4 million people in the UK with a learning disability and 6 million more family members and carers connected to them. At the event, Justin talked with young people who have a learning disability and their families from across the country about the changes they want to see over the next five years.Justin Tom...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 19th June

Jun 19, 2015

Many people will already know of my huge passion for sport. Indeed, my dream job was always to be a professional footballer, although this now comes second to being the MP for North Swindon of course!But I believe that sport unlocks a number of vital life skills in young people - whether it be teamwork, confidence or competitiveness - sport allows people to reach their potential and enjoy a great sense of personal achievement.I was therefore delighted to be invited to the annual awards evening f...

North Swindon MP Meets Local Residents As Part Of Global Climate Change Lobby

Jun 18, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has met with a group Swindon residents in Parliament to discuss the impact of climate change and the steps the Government is taking to reduce carbon emissions.The group, who were in London as part of the Climate Coalition's "Speak Up" lobby event, highlighted their concerns about the impact of global warming and the steps needed to protect the environment. Justin explained the Government's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and raised the positive work bein...

Local MPs Join Forces For Swindon Carers Centre

Jun 15, 2015

The rain held off on Saturday morning for the 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' charity fundraiser organised by the Swindon Carers Centre.Local supporters of Swindon Carers gathered at Wharf Green to take part in the walk as well as purchase items from the stalls - all in order to raise money for the fantastic work that Swindon Carers do. The charity is a part of the Carers Trust Network and was established to provide help and support to the 15,000 carers in Swindon. They provide a team of professionals...

North Swindon MP Backs Arkell's To Continue Brewing Local Success

Jun 15, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP joined his friend and local businessmen, James Arkell, for a tour of the famous Arkell's Brewery at Kingsdown in Upper Stratton. Arkell's Brewery was established in Swindon in 1843 by the Arkell family. They have run it ever since, passing the business down through several generations. It is Swindon's oldest established company and it runs almost 100 pubs in Swindon and surrounding areas including Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Newbury. Justin was able to see the entire b...