News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Opens Royal Mail Swindon Package Hub

Nov 26, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today opened the dedicated Royal Mail parcel sort centre in Swindon. The centre is one of eight nationally that open during the Christmas period to handle the major rise in the seasonal volume of parcels due to the ongoing increase in the number of people shopping online. The Stephenson Road, site on the Groundwell Industrial Estate will handle up to 412,000 parcels on the busiest days in the run up to Christmas, employing 300 seasonal staff to sort this by hand.

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks On Importance Of Life Saving Skills In Schools

Nov 26, 2012

I congratulate my hon. Friend Anne Marie Morris on securing the debate on a subject that I know she is passionate about. I also congratulate my hon. Friend Dr Huppert and Julie Hilling, as we have been pushing on this collectively for some time. I feel that we are making some progress.The debate is essential, because we are talking about creating the next generation of life-savers. Let me use some cold, hard statistics to reinforce that point. Some 60,000 people a year will have a cardiac arrest...

Justin Tomlinson MP Urges Local Residents To Call Home Heat Helpline

Nov 26, 2012

New research reveals that around 5300 households in North Swindon are entitled to help with their energy costs and local MP Justin Tomlinson is encouraging people to call a free helpline to find out about the assistance available. Nationally, more than one in ten UK households are eligible for help.

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Howard Tenens Swindon

Nov 22, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited Howard Tenens in Stratton for a tour of the site and to discuss everything from apprentices to the economy.The company offers warehousing and logistics for a wide range of local and national customers, storing and shipping everything from handbags to car parts.Justin met with the Swindon team to discuss the company’s plans in Swindon, including potential improvements to their 40 acre Stratton facility and how they can help attract inward investment in the Town. ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins St Leonard’s Primary To Pass Their Own School Parliamentary Bill

Nov 14, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited St Leonard’s Primary School in Blunsdon to talk in the school assembly about the work of Parliament and the campaigns that he has been leading.The children then picked their favourite campaign to pass through their very own Parliament.Justin spoke a little on the campaigns he has championed in Parliament - school libraries, school sport, financial education for young people and encouraging young entrepreneurs.The children then got their chance to pick their favo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Fight Against Meningitis As Meningitis Champion

Nov 14, 2012

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has joined the fight against meningitis by becoming a Meningitis Champion for national charity, the Meningitis Trust. The important role, which is part of the charity’s Meningitis Changes Futures campaign, will see meningitis kept high on the political agenda, whilst helping to educate others on the dangers of the disease and supporting victims and their families. The campaign, which aims to highlight the true impact of meningitis and create positive change for...

Justin Tomlinson MP Backs Recognition For Arctic Convoy Veterans

Nov 14, 2012

As Remembrance Sunday comes to mark 94 years since the end of the First World War, Justin Tomlinson MP has supported British World War Two Veterans by adding his name to a letter calling for a rule change to allow the servicemen to be awarded the Ushakov Medal in recognition of the part they played in the vital Arctic Convoy missions throughout the War.The campaign, organised by the Conservative Friends of Russia (CFoR) followed up a Parliamentary Question to the Foreign Minister with a letter, ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes School Libraries Rally

Nov 06, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP welcomed a number of School Librarians from around the country ahead of their Parliamentary rally. Justin then joined CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) to meet with the Minister Liz Truss MP. Justin is the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Libraries and a former school librarian. ‘We believe that every child should have access to the resources and benefits of a school library and professional librarian regardless of their social...

Justin Tomlinson MP Takes On Swindon Scouts In Parliamentary Quiz

Nov 05, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP joined forces with Scouts from Swindon to take on other constituencies in a head-to-head quiz in Parliament. 1st Stratton St Margaret Scouts joined Justin in Parliament to take part in the quiz which was hosted by Going for Gold’s Henry Kelly. The teams were tested on a range of political issues including law-making, political parties and the electoral process as well as popular culture and Scouting. The event marked the launch of a new resource pack “Talk this Way: From Scou...

Justin Tomlinson MP Backs Breast Cancer Campaign

Nov 05, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP from North Swindon has backed Breakthrough Breast Cancer in their three pronged campaign to save more lives through increasing awareness, promoting early diagnosis and providing access to treatment.Justin attended the charity’s annual lobbying event, the Westminster Fly-in, in London this week and added their name to the growing list of supporters. Hosted by former British Olympian Donna Fraser, the event highlighted that the UK’s breast cancer survival rates still fall behin...