Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

News

Sections

Special Rules For Terminal Illnesses Gains Royal Assent

Special Rules For Terminal Illnesses Gains Royal Assent

Thousands more people nearing the end of their life will have fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system, thanks to landmark legislation passed last week. In one of his first major legislative acts as monarch, King Charles III has granted Royal Assent to the Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill. This means that people who are thought to be in the final year of their life will be able to receive fast-tracked access to certain benefits, six months earlier ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Rishi Can Unite The Party

Swindon Advertiser Column - Rishi Can Unite The Party

Following on from last week’s article, my phone was soon buzzing with calls from the prospective new Prime Ministers. Previously I had supported Boris Johnson. I consider him a friend, I admire his ability to reach across the political divide and he brought a glass half-full spirit to politics. However, it was just too soon. It is only a few months since he lost the support of the majority of colleagues and he would struggle to reach just 1/3 of the Parliamentary Party - you simply can't gover...

Government Reaches 77 Per Cent Of Its Police Recruitment Target

Government Reaches 77 Per Cent Of Its Police Recruitment Target

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that the government is on track to deliver its manifesto commitment to recruit 20,000 additional officers by March 2023, with 15,343 extra police now hired – making up 77% of the target. Total police funding has increased by up to £1.1 billion this year, providing up to £16.9 billion for the policing system. In addition, every police officer received a £1,900 uplift to their salary this year which equalled up to an 8.8% increase for those o...

Justin Attends BEST - Be A Better You Opening

Justin Attends BEST - Be A Better You Opening

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to be invited to the grand opening of BEST - Be A Better You in the Dorcan Industrial Estate today. BEST are an organisation which provides bespoke 1-2-1 mentoring programmes for at risk 11-25 year olds and confidence building programmes, alongside running structured discipline sports clubs like martial arts, boxing and fitness, as well as enrichment programmes for schools and during the school holidays for 5-16 year olds. Justin was taken on a to...

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need To Be Pragmatic And Grown Up Following The PMs Resignation

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need To Be Pragmatic And Grown Up Following The PMs Resignation

We need to be pragmatic, grown up and make absolutely sure we put the country first. It became increasingly clear in Parliament this week that confidence in the PM was draining. Ministers were openly discussing the 'when' not 'if', but the actual announcement yesterday surprised everyone - far sooner than expected. I suspect after the chaos of the vote on Wednesday evening that was the final straw. Colleagues would have made that clear and the Prime Minister decided she would announce she would...

Justin Intervenes In Opposition Day Debate

Justin Intervenes In Opposition Day Debate

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson made an intervention during Labour's Opposition Day Debate, highlighting last weeks employment statistics - which showed employment is at its highest since 1974. Justin also welcomed the news that there were over 920 more people in work in North Swindon than 12 months ago.

Justin Raises The Issue Of Changing Interest Rates And Ensuring Clear Advice And Communication

Justin Raises The Issue Of Changing Interest Rates And Ensuring Clear Advice And Communication

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson asked Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Simon Clarke, whether he would commit to working with Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert to help people understand the changes to the housing market. Justin asked: Home ownership is absolutely key to social mobility, but as historically low interest rates come to an end, that becomes more difficult for future generations and existing homeowners. Will the Secretary of State commit to work with M...