News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes New Statistics Showing Significant Increase In Number Of People Saving For Retirement Through Workplace Pensions

Feb 14, 2019

North Swindon MP and Work & Pensions Minister, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the news that a record number of people in Swindon are saving for retirement thanks to auto-enrolment in workplace pensions.New figures show that 36,000 people in Swindon are now enrolled in a workplace pension.The North Swindon MP has welcomed the statistics which show that, due to changes to workplace pensions, 10 million more people nationally are now saving for retirement. Auto-enrolment was introduced so that ...

GP Update 12/02/19

Feb 12, 2019

I wanted to provide another update in relation to the ongoing issues at the GP hub which are both hugely frustrating and unacceptable.I have been working on this issue on a daily basis, throughout the past few weeks and months, with several meetings, emails and phone calls, to raise residents’ concerns and scrutinise what steps the Hub needs to take to improve the situation. I wanted to reiterate that I have been doing all that I can since the very beginning to get these issues addressed - the o...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Commitment To Change Law Following Campaign Alongside Elaine Pickford

Feb 12, 2019

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that the Government will bring forward legislation to introduce national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing.In January last year Justin joined forces with the personal safety charity the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, to organise and host a Parliamentary event to launch the charity’s report on safety in taxis and generate cross-party support for national minimum standards for taxis and PHVs.Justin became involved with the...

Justin Encourages Local Community Groups & Charities To Bid For Funding Via The People's Postcode Lottery

Feb 11, 2019

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson is encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for over £3 million of funding that has been raised by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.The People’s Postcode Lottery manages multiple society lotteries promoted by different charities and good causes. People play with their chosen postcodes for a chance to win cash prizes. A minimum of 32% from each subscription goes directly to charities and good causes across Great Britain and internationally...

Swindon Advertiser Column: The Ongoing Problems With The New Medical Hub Are Intolerable

Feb 11, 2019

It is clear that ongoing problems with the phone system at the new Medical Hub at Moredon are intolerable.The new hub covers Taw Hill, Abbey Meads, Eldene, Moredon & Phoenix surgeries.I have been working on this issue on a daily basis, throughout the past few weeks and months, with several meetings, emails and phone calls, to raise residents’ concerns and scrutinise what steps the hub needs to take to improve the situation.In principle, the idea of surgeries joining together in partnership t...

North Swindon MP Hosts Roundtable On Housing & Universal Credit

Feb 10, 2019

North Swindon MP and Work & Pensions Minister, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed a constructive and informative roundtable meeting discussing Universal Credit.The meeting, which Justin hosted alongside Secretary of State Amber Rudd, brought together groups which represent landlords across all parts of the United Kingdom including: East Lothian Housing Association Clarion Housing Group Seraph National Housing Federation Peabody Curo National Federation of Arms Length Management Organisations (A...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Pupils From Ruskin Junior School To Parliament

Feb 08, 2019

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed students from Ruskin Junior to Parliament to learn more about his role as their MP. More than 20 students from the school in the Stratton area of Swindon, were in Westminster as part of a visit organised by the Parliament Education Service, which introduces young people to politics and the political process. During the visit, the students get a tour of Parliament and learn about how laws are made.Pupils from Ruskin also had the opportunity to watch ...

North Swindon MP Visits Local Temporary Housing Provision For Rough Sleepers

Feb 05, 2019

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has visited Swindon Borough Council’s Temporary Winter Housing Provision to see first hand the work it does to support some of the town’s rough sleepers.Based at the former Riverside School off Queen’s Drive, the initiative provides shelter and close personal support to 12 identified rough sleepers.The aim is to not only provide the participants with safe and warm accommodation, but to also help them better engage with services which will help them secure perman...

Meetings 2019

Feb 05, 2019

Meetings 2019Here is a list of the formal events/meetings which I have attended in 2019 as your MP. If you would like any information on any of these events/meetings please do not hesitate to contact me. For a full list of my Parliamentary speeches, written questions and votes please see: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/justin_tomlinson/north_swindon 18/12/2019 - [OFFICE EVENT] Sendiass Information Event23/10/2019 - [OFFICE EVENT] Every Cloud Event22/10/2019 - [OFFICE EVENT] Scout Event18/10/20...

97% Of North Swindon Is Covered By Superfast Broadband Thanks To Work Of Local MP & Campaigners

Feb 04, 2019

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that 97% of North Swindon now has access to superfast and fibre broadband.Securing superfast and fibre broadband for everyone in North Swindon has been one of Justin’s longest running campaigns. Since he was elected in 2010 he has worked with many resident groups, including North & Rural Swindon Better Broadband, as well as local parish councillors Vinay Manro and Steve Heyes.Thanks to endless meetings with both BT & Virgin, Justin Toml...