News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 9th September

Sep 09, 2016

Back to Parliament this week and on Monday MPs were voting through amendments to the Finance Bill which will allow greater public scrutiny on the tax affairs of multinational companies. The Government added an amendment which proposed that multinational companies based in the UK or with a large presence here, should make public information about the size of their profits and what taxes they pay. Crucially a further amendment also included committed the Government to a public country-by-country r...

Justin Calls On North Swindon Families To Start A Conversation About Organ Donation

Sep 08, 2016

During Organ Donation Week (5th-11th September) local MP Justin Tomlinson has called on families in North Swindon to start a conversation about organ donation.Every day across the UK, around three people who could have benefited from a transplant die because there aren’t enough organ donors. And in North Swindon there are currently 11 people waiting for transplant.To be a donor, many people believe that all you have to do is join the NHS Organ Donor Register. However, if you die in circumstances...

North Swindon MP Urges More Local Residents To Visit Parliament

Sep 08, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed members of the Thamesdown Probus to Parliament for a tour and discussion about life in Westminster & what it's like to be an MP.The group of almost forty residents traveled to Westminster and were treated to an expert guided tour of Parliament, which includes visiting the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the opportunity to stand of the Government Despatch Box (historically used by Prime Ministers including Sir Winston Churchill & Margaret Thatcher...

Justin Welcomes News That Applications Now Open For School Places Starting In September 2017

Sep 05, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the news that parents whose children will be going to primary, junior or secondary school for the first time in September 2017 in the borough of Swindon can now apply for a school place for their child. Swindon Borough Council is also taking application for places in Year 10 at the University Technical College for September 2017. This year, the Council was able to give 90.8% of applicants their first preference for primary schools, and 94.8% for secondary schools...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 2nd September

Sep 02, 2016

Yesterday the Cabinet met at Chequers in what was deemed as the most significant meeting since the decision to leave the EU was made decisively 10 weeks ago. One clear consensus that has been reached is that Brexit means Brexit and we are going to make a success of it. Theresa May as Prime Minister and the Conservatives in Government will provide strong and proven leadership as Britain begins its negotiations to leave the European Union and forge a new role for ourselves in the world. As we cond...

Local MP & Chair Of Sport APPG Hails Summer Of Sporting Success

Sep 01, 2016

It was a heroes welcome when Team GB touched down at Heathrow airport whilst triumphantly belting out the national anthem. With them they brought home a final total of 67 medals; 27 of which were gold, 23 silver and 17 bronze. We are the first nation to win more medals immediately after a home games. We have beaten China for the first time since they re-joined the Olympic Games in 1984. And we have won more medals across more sports than any other nation. Team GB well and truly deserve every sin...

North Swindon MP Praises Phoenix Enterprises During Visit

Sep 01, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to visit Phoenix Enterprises at the charity’s centre on the Groundwell Industrial Estate to meet with Chair Emma Rees and trustees John Stooke and Mike Bowden.Phoenix provide vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a way back into main stream society and the workplace – assisting with benefits, health and other issues as well as providing a caring supportive environment in which self-confidence can be restored. During his 14 months as the Minister...

Local MP Presents Cheque To Swindon Hydrotherapy Pool

Aug 31, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, was delighted to present the Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool with a cheque worth £210 he won on the back of a charity bet he made with William Hill. For the second time this year, Justin was able to secure funding for a local charity by putting his faith in Portugal to win the UEFA Euro 2016. The Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool is an excellent organisation that provides invaluable support to patients suffering from painful conditions, such as arthritis and back pain,...

Justin Welcomes News Planning Permission Granted For New Speedway & Greyhound Stadium

Aug 30, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the news that the new speedway & greyhound stadium at Blunsdon has been granted planning permission, meaning that it can begin. Gaming International's application for reserved matters approval (Detailed Planning Permission) has been passed by Swindon Borough Council. Contractors will shortly commence works on the all New Stadium at Blunsdon and are expected to hand over the facility in March 2017. The existing Stadium will continue to operate whilst the New S...

Justin Welcomes I Am Team GB To North Swindon

Aug 27, 2016

Local MP and chair of the Sport APPG in Parliament Justin Tomlinson, is delighted to be supporting I Am Team GB, the nation’s biggest ever sports day on Saturday 27th August. I Am Team GB is brought to you by ITV and The National Lottery, working with the British Olympic Association, UK Sport and supported by Join In, the London 2012 volunteer legacy charity.British Olympians returning from Rio will be joined by famous faces from ITV, to celebrate Team GB's success. The day will see thousands of...