News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP Welcomes Latest Work Experience Students To His Community Office

Jul 30, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP is keen to welcome students from across Swindon to experience what life is like as a Member of Parliament, and see first-hand the work he does to represent them.During half-term and the summer holidays, Justin is regularly accompanied by students who get the opportunity to see how an MP works, what happens in a busy constituency office, and learn more about how the North Swindon MP meets with local residents and businesses to ensure their voices are heard.Below are the reflec...

Swindon Advertiser Column: We Were Literally Campaigning To Save Lives

Jul 27, 2018

I was 12 when my dad suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. I was the only person with him and despite being in shock, I fumbled around and attempted to administer CPR – based on what I had seen on casualty.I had never been taught how to give CPR and had I been, my dad might still be here today.After his death, I vowed to make a difference. Since my election to Parliament in 2010, I have worked with the British Heart Foundation and pushed hard and consistently to campaign for Emergency Lifesaving Skil...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Second Successful Summer Activities Fair

Jul 26, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP has hosted another successful Summer Activities Fair at the Orbital Shopping Park, aimed at giving local parents & carers the opportunity to find activities for the youngsters over the summer holidays. It was the second Summer Activities Far hosted by Justin, and a number organisations had stalls at the event, including Rockstar Climbing, Draycott Sports Camp, Junior Parkrun, Just For Fun Holiday Club, Community Tennis, Swindon Supermarine, Swindon Robins and St John’s Am...

Justin Welcomes Largest Public Sector Pay Rise In Almost A Decade

Jul 25, 2018

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed news that employees in the public sector are to receive their biggest pay rise in nearly a decade.The Government has announced this week that it had accepted the recommendations of the independent Pay Review Bodies’ for the 2018-19 pay awards for each of the workforces – which could see around one million public sector workers receive a pay rise of between 2% and 3.5%.The lowest paid 40% of teachers will be eligible for a 3.5% baseline pay rise in...

North Swindon MP Sees Personal Campaign Come To Fruition With Plans To Teach All Children First Aid

Jul 24, 2018

The Government has put forward proposals for all school children in England to learn first aid. This follows years of campaigning by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and the British Heart Foundation.Justin has been extremely proactive on this issue; leading debates in Parliament, meeting with senior Government Ministers including Damien Hinds, the Secretary of State for Education who has brought forward the proposals, and has even organised first aid lessons for members of the public at his com...

Justin Welcomes Work Experience Students To His Swindon Community Office

Jul 23, 2018

Throughout the summer, a number of local students participate in work experience in Justin’s office. During this time, they are given an opportunity to shadow Justin, speak to the office team and take part in tasks which utilise different skills and provide a chance for them to share their views.Below are the reflections written by three of our most recent work experience students, which include their thoughts on their time spent in an MP's office. Reflections – Keisha IshaniPolitics has always...

Swindon Advertiser Column: It Is Great To See Such Enthusiasm & Interest From Young People

Jul 23, 2018

This week schools break up for the summer holidays which is why I am hosting my annual Summer Activities Fair tomorrow at the Orbital Shopping Park from 10am till 12pm.We have a fantastic number of organisations coming along to provide information and offers on the activities they have throughout the summer to help keep the kids occupied. These include the Swindon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, Rockstar Climbing, Swindon Community Tennis, Junior Parkrun, the Museum of Computing and many mor...

Justin Invites Residents To Free Summer Activities Fair This Saturday At The Orbital Shopping Park

Jul 19, 2018

This Saturday, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson is to host his second annual Summer Activities Fair designed to help parents, grandparents, carers and friends find great activities for children over the summer holidays. The Swindon Summer Activities Fair this Saturday (21st July) between 10am & 12pm at the Orbital Shopping Park (by the play park, outside Boots) is a free event, organised by Justin and the Orbital Shopping Park. The Fair will include a variety of different local clubs & ...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Lowest Unemployment Level For 40 Years

Jul 19, 2018

North Swindon MP and DWP Minister, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed news that the overall employment rate is at a new record high.Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that the employment rate is at 75.7%, with most of the growth being in both full-time and permanent roles. The unemployment rate also remains at 4.2% - the joint lowest since 1975.3.3 million more people are now in work since 2010, with an average 1,000 more people in work each day. Out of those 3 million peopl...

Justin Visits Ruskin Junior School To Meet Students & Headteacher

Jul 17, 2018

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has visited Ruskin Junior School to meet with Headteacher Mr. Brendell and see for himself the work the school was doing.Justin received a tour of the school, taking in the sports halls and pitches, the outdoor classroom, and the impressive Harry Potter themed library. As part of the visit, Justin also had the opportunity to discuss his ideas for school sports with the students.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “It’s good to see that Ruskin is providing a good environme...