News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Column: We Need Stronger Powers To Tackle The Fly Tipping In Gardens Which Blights Communities

Apr 20, 2018

In my conversations & correspondence with fellow local residents, many issues are raised. Big and small. Local and national. One such issue which comes up is the matter of fly-tipping.Mattresses, sofas, washing machines. None of these things belong in peoples’ front gardens and yet some people selfishly choose to leave them there; blighting local communities – sometimes for years – and ruining the neighbourhoods they call home. Currently, while councils can take action if the fly-tipping h...

Justin Highlights New Figures Showing Employment Level At A Record High

Apr 19, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed official figures which show that the employment rate is at its highest since records began.The current employment rate is at a record 75.4%, and on average 1,000 more people have entered employment every day since 2010. In Swindon there are 10,800 more people in employment than in 2010.The unemployment rate (4.2%) has not been lower since 1975, and the number of people out of work is down by 136,000 compared to a year ago. Figures also show: Vacancies are at 815...

Local MP Welcomes Government Consultation On Banning Live Animal Exports

Apr 19, 2018

A call for evidence for a potential ban on live animal exports has been welcomed by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove MP, announced a 6 week consultation to hear views from across industry, devolved authorities, charities and the general public on how the Government might raise standards of animal welfare during transport after the UK leaves the EU.Taking action on live animal exports forms part of the Government’s programme of reforms to cement our positi...

North Swindon MP Backs New Investment In Prostate Cancer Treatment

Apr 18, 2018

The Government has announced £75m investment to help thousands on men with prostate cancer get treated earlier and faster, news which has been welcomed by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.Over 40,000 patients will be recruited for more than 60 studies in prostate cancer, to test treatments including more precise radiotherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, cryotherapy, alongside supportive interventions including exercise and dietary advice.This new research drive comes as ‘one stop cancer ...

VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson Highlights The Problem Of People Who Ruin Neighbourhoods By Fly Tipping In Gardens

Apr 17, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP has highlighted the scourge of people who choose to fly-tip in their own gardens; making communities look untidy & damaging the natural environment.Justin's comments came during a debate led by the Chair of the Environment Select Committee on the issue of fly-tipping across England. During his conversations with fellow local residents, Justin has repeatedly heard the concerns of people who have to put up with fly-tipping.As such he raised the need for additional powers to...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Additional £96 Million Of Arts Funding

Apr 17, 2018

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that £96m is to be made available to support talented music, drama and dance pupils kick-start their career in the arts.School Standards Minister Nick Gibb, announced that the money will be used to give pupils across the country access to a range of cultural opportunities including: training at the world-famous Royal Ballet School in London, film-making classes at the BFI Film Academy, free opportunities to study art & design at their local...

Swindon Advertiser Column: We Have A Moral Imperative To Stop The Use Of Chemical Weapons

Apr 17, 2018

The latest suspected chemical weapons attack on the Syrian city of Douma has seen more innocent men, women and children killed and injured.Symptoms reported from the World Health Organisation has included frothing at the mouth, suffocation, dilated and constricted pupils, corneal burns, central cyanosis – a blue tinge to the skin – and a chlorine-like odour – all are consistent symptoms of exposure to an organophosphorus compound such as Sarin gas.International intelligence as well as evidence g...

Justin Back Parkinson's UK Campaign To Raise Awareness

Apr 15, 2018

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has pledged to help improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day (Wednesday 11 April). Justin’s office has signed up to take part in the "Parkinson’s in the Workplace" training from Parkinson’s UK. The training aims to raise awareness of the challenges people with Parkinson’s face.The push for greater awareness is part of the charity’s activity to encourage people to Unite for Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day, as a survey found that ...

Swindon Advertiser: We Need An Independent Body To Drive Up Standard Of New Build Homes

Apr 09, 2018

In Swindon there are a significant number of privately rented and leasehold homes, making up the estimated 8.9 million nationally.The size of this sector has enabled the growth of a multi-billion pound property agent market, the majority of which are good, professional job creators.However a lack of minimum standards in the industry has allowed a minority of unscrupulous agents to proliferate. Whilst many agents sign up to standards of practice through membership of a professional body, others d...

North Swindon MP Welcomes New Measures To Support Families & Businesses Which Come Into Force Today

Apr 06, 2018

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed a package of changes to support families & businesses which come into force today.The measures, which formed part of the Chancellor's Budget and which were passed into law recently, are designed to reduce the cost of living, give people greater financial security, help businesses grow, and provide new opportunities to get on the housing ladder. Taken together, they form a part of the Conservative Government's balanced plan to grow the economy, r...