News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Raises Awareness Of Tougher Penalties For Using A Mobile Phone While Driving

Feb 28, 2017

The Orbital Shopping Park was host to the Swindon and Wiltshire Road Safety Partnership on Monday as they ran a campaign to make people aware of the changes in legislation relating to the offence of using a mobile phone whilst driving. The changes come into effect from March 1st and the team were letting people know of the increased punishment to 6 penalty points and a fine of £200. This is an increase from the original 3 points and a £100 fine.Justin Tomlinson MP, who has previously campaigned ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets Local 38 Degrees Representatives

Feb 27, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has had an in-depth discussion with local representatives from the political campaigning group 38 Degrees. The residents, who are members of the organisation which sends out regular political campaign emails, came to lobby Justin regarding certain areas of the upcoming Brexit process. There was common agreement over certain areas as well as healthy debate over others! The meeting focused around the ‘DIY Brexit Toolkit’ that 38 Degrees members are currently shap...

Justin Helps Oakhurst Primary School To Pass Its Own Parliamentary School Sport Bill

Feb 27, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has delivered another of his trademark assemblies at Oakhurst Primary School, giving students from the school the opportunity to learn how Parliament works by passing there very own School Bill. Since his election, Justin has visited every school in his constituency to discuss his role as the local MP and to give students the opportunity to pass their very own piece of legislation in a fun and hands-on way. As well highlighting the work he does locally, Justin outlined the ca...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Success Of Swindon Jobfest 2017

Feb 24, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the excellent work of businesses & employment support providers as people from across Swindon attended Swindon Jobfest 2017 at STEAM.Swindon Jobfest is an event put on by Swindon Borough Council to encourage engagement between local employers and young people who are seeking employment, as well as providing jobseekers with with an opportunity to engage the services of specialist employment services offered by the local authority, the Swindon Jobcentre a...

Justin Backs Move To Increase Support For Victims Of Crime

Feb 24, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the Government’s move to introduce new laws to improve the justice system across England & Wales.This key piece of legislation will underpin measures in the recently published Prison Safety and Reform White Paper, and will help transform how our prisons are run. Prisons will punish people who break the law and give offenders the skills they need to turn their lives around, driving down the £15 billion annual cost to society of reoffending.It sets in law...

Local MP Highlights Strength Of Swindon's Economy

Feb 24, 2017

Whilst unemployment in Swindon is well below the national average at just 1.3%, there are still fantastic efforts being made locally to help those looking for work into careers that best suit them. Yesterday I was at Steam for Swindon Jobfest 2017 which is an event put on by Swindon Borough Council to encourage engagement between local employers and young people. Last year there were over 80 employers which attended and this year was equally successful with major employers including Nationwide, ...

North Swindon MP Delighted By Government Investment In Swindon Traffic Management Pilot

Feb 22, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that road-users and companies in Swindon are set to benefit from state-of-the-art technology designed to keep the town's roads running as smoothly as possible.Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £237,500 by the Department for Transport through the Smart Infrastructure Competition to roll out technology in partnership with Cisco and CartoConsult. The scheme will use the latest technology to transmit real-time traffic information to deli...

Justin Welcomes Swindon Academy Students To Westminster

Feb 22, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed A-Level students from Swindon Academy to Parliament to discuss his role as their local MP and their ideas for Swindon.The students, studying a range of subjects including English Literature, History and Drama, enjoyed a tour of Parliament, taking in the House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as getting the opportunity to stand at the Government Despatch Box. The tour was followed by a detailed Q&A, where students could ask Justin anything ...

North Swindon MP Talks Global Trade With Honda

Feb 21, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has visited Honda alongside South Swindon MP Robert Buckland and MEP Ashley Fox to discuss Brexit and the UK’s global trade ambitions.Honda is a major employer for the town and maintains a close working relationship with both MPs. The Swindon site has been chosen yet again as a global production hub for the 10th generation Honda Civic which began production in January.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Whilst it is crucial that we make the best of Brexit and ensure the interests of o...

Justin Tomlinson MP Praises Npower’s ‘Health Through Warmth’ Scheme

Feb 21, 2017

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has highlighted the impact of Npower’s 'Health Through Warmth' scheme. The scheme is geared toward providing improved heating systems for people with long term illnesses, who are most susceptible to the cold. The scheme addresses the problem that people who live with many long term illnesses have, that in order to keep their homes at a constant temperature, they have higher heating and electricity bills. The Health Through Warmth scheme also provides funding ...