News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Hosts Event To Help Recruit Care Home Volunteers

Mar 01, 2018

Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, welcomed Care Home Volunteers to his Community Office at the Orbital Shopping Park as it held a volunteer recruitment event.The charity works to improve the quality of life for older people in care homes by recruiting volunteers to work with them, providing fun and friendship.The event was held to promote the work it does and provide information for prospective volunteers.Justin Tomlinson MP said “Loneliness among older people, even in care homes, is a hug...

Justin Welcomes Ban On The Use Of Wild Animals In Circuses

Feb 28, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP, Conservative MP for North Swindon, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses will be implemented by 2020.Since being elected in 2010, Justin has consistently campaigned against the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. He has also regularly lobbied for a ban on the practice, writing and speaking to Ministers at the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs.He first spoke on the issue in Parliamen...

North Swindon MP Welcomes New Funding For Maths In Schools

Feb 28, 2018

The announcement of a new advanced Maths premium has been welcomed by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.Schools will benefit from £600 for every additional pupil who studies an advanced Maths qualification. The move is to help ensure Britain has the skills for success in the future, and will also support institutions to increase the number of girls and those from disadvantaged backgrounds taking advanced Maths qualifications.From September 2018, schools and colleges will receive an extra £600 pr...

Local MP Supports Major New Investment In Mental Health Services For Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans

Feb 27, 2018

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed a £220m increase funding for Armed Forces mental health services.The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has agreed to spend an extra £2million a year for the next ten years to improve mental health services in the Armed Forces on top of the £20million per year that is currently committed. The additional money, which brings the total planned spending to £220million over the next decade, will be put towards an increase in mental health specialists...

Justin Tomlinson MP Pledges Support To Ban Electronic Shock Collars

Feb 27, 2018

Justin Tomlinson MP has joined the Dogs Trust in calling for a ban on the sale of electric shock collars.Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the Government to ban the sale of electronic shock collars. Justin attended a drop in event at the House of Commons to pledge his support to help ban the use and sale of these devices.A recent poll revealed around a third (31%) of the public wrongly believe shock collars are already illegal, y...

Justin Welcomes New Law To Cap Household Energy Bills

Feb 27, 2018

News that legislation to cap poor value energy tariffs and save consumers money has been introduced in Parliament has been welcomed by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill will put in place a requirement on the independent regulator, Ofgem, to cap energy tariffs until 2020; guaranteeing protection for 11 million households on the highest energy tariffs.Currently some consumers are paying up to £300 more than they need to, with customers of the big ...

Swindon Advertiser Column: We Have A Duty To Ensure That All Those Who Seek To Spread Hatred & Division In Our Communities Are Dealt With Robustly

Feb 27, 2018

The effects of crime can be devastating on its victims, often lasting long after the actual crime has taken place.A lot of my casework often involves signposting people who have been victims of crime to support and advice available, as well as assisting those who are unsure whether or not a crime has been committed against them.I have therefore done a lot of work, both locally and nationally, with the charity Victim Support, and I was very pleased to meet recently with Ali Newnham of Swindon Vic...

VIDEO: Justin Tomlinson Supports Voter ID Pilot In Swindon To Strengthen Electoral Security

Feb 22, 2018

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has questioned Labour's refusal to support new plans to strengthen the protections in place at elections.Following Sir Eric Pickles' review 'Securing The Ballot' Ministers have announced plans to trial Voter ID across the country. This is designed to further counter electoral fraud and ensure the integrity of all elections. Currently a person merely has to provide a name and address at a polling station to get a ballot paper; a system which requires a person to...

Justin To Host Event With CareHome Volunteers To Provide More Support For Older People

Feb 22, 2018

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, is to host an event at his community office to recruit volunteers to support people living in care homes.CareHome Volunteers was established in 2013 as an independent charity, to recruit, train and support volunteers to provide social contact and friendship to older individuals living in care homes.After successful launches in Salisbury and Chippenham, the charity is now looking to begin working in Swindon, and will be holding a launch event for potential volu...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Major Increase In People Saving For Retirement Through Workplace Pensions

Feb 21, 2018

North Swindon MP and former 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.As part of the commitment to deliver a sustainable pension system which helps employees save for their retirement, the Conservative government introduced auto-enrolment workplace pensions in 2012 alongside other changes to pension system.The current criteria to qualify is simple. If a p...