News - Justin Tomlinson

£300 Million To Cut Youth Crime And Make Streets Safer

May 19, 2022

Thousands of troubled children and teenagers teetering on the edge of crime will be put back on the right track thanks to the largest youth justice funding boost in a generation – cutting crime and making streets safer. Around 80 percent of prolific adult offenders begin committing crimes as children, and the estimated cost of late intervention to the economy is nearly £17 billion per year. That’s why the government is making the biggest investment in a generation – worth £300 million over the n...

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson Welcomes Disability Employment Milestone

May 19, 2022

North Swindon MP, and former Minister of State for Disabled People, Health & Work, has welcomed news that the Government has reached its target of getting 1 million more disabled people into work by 2027. As part of the 2017 election manifesto, the Government outlined a 10-year employment goal to break down barriers for disabled people and build more diverse and inclusive workforces. The latest figures from the Office Of National Statistics show the number of disabled people in employment ha...

Justin Opens New Tadpole Garden Village GP Surgery

May 16, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has opened the eagerly anticipated new GP Surgery at Tadpole Garden Village. Tadpole Surgery, located on the northern edge of the town in the newly developed Tadpole Garden Village, will open its doors on Monday 16 May following a year-long construction project. The new practice, which has space on its books for up to 8,500 patients, will offer a more local GP service to people living in one of the fastest growing areas of Swindon. Eleven clinicians, as well a...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Overwhelmed With Happiness To Welcome Little Clemmie

May 13, 2022

On Sunday, Kate and I were overwhelmed with happiness to welcome Clemmie Elizabeth Tomlinson to our family. I am in awe of Kate as Clemmie was delivered just 4 minutes after we arrived at the GWH, with only 2 paracetamols for pain relief! We are very grateful for Maria and her team who delivered Clemmie safely, far better than I would have had we been either stuck in traffic or not able to find nearby parking! We are thrilled that Margot is very much enjoying a big sister and has been very k...

Young People Invited To Join Youth Commission To Give Their Views On Local Police And Crime Issues

May 13, 2022

Wiltshire and Swindon’s award-winning Youth Commission is recruiting for new members to help shape policing in the county and to ensure greater representation for those aged 14-25. The Youth Commission enables young people, including those from underrepresented groups, to have a stronger voice on the police and crime issues that affect their lives and is now entering its second year - thanks to backing from Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson. This project encourages young people to ...

Queen's Speech Continues To Deliver On Government's Top Priorities

May 10, 2022

Today the Queen’s Speech set out 38 new Bills for the upcoming Parliamentary session, helping to ease the cost of living, strengthen our economy and make our streets safer for everyone. As a country, we have risen to challenges with no precedent in recent history – leading the response to Putin’s attack on Ukraine and protecting lives and livelihoods in the battle against Covid – but these events have caused huge disruptions to the global economy. The Queen’s Speech set out 38 new bills helpin...

Prime Minister To Give Local Leaders Power To Breathe New Life Into High Streets

May 10, 2022

Prime Ministeris set to bring in landmark reforms to rejuvenate high streets and restore pride in local areas. The Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, expected to be unveiled in the Queen’s speech next week, will provide local leaders with the powers they need to revitalise town centres. Currently shops can stand empty for years, blighting the high street and wasting opportunities for new jobs. New legislation will enable local leaders to force landlords to rent out commercial properties, revita...

Swindon Advertiser Column - UK Continues To Stand With Ukraine

May 06, 2022

Earlier this week, our Prime Minister became the first world leader to address Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, via videolink, once again expressing the UK’s firm commitment in supporting the brave Ukrainian people in their fight against Russia. The Prime Minister saluted the bravery and stoicism of the Ukrainian people and their fearless leader President Zelensky. Echoing words from Winston Churchill’s famous war-time speech, he said that this was Ukraine's finest hour - their courage...

Justin Supports Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Apr 29, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson is supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this year and attended a Parliamentary drop-in event at Westminster, hosted by Bowel Cancer UK. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with nearly 43,000 people diagnosed every year. That means every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, more than 16,500 people die from the disease each year, making it the UK’s second biggest cancer killer but it shouldn’t be as it’s treatable and cu...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Childhood Cancer Debate Brought Unity To Westminster

Apr 29, 2022

It has been a busy week in Parliament. I was humbled to take part in the childhood cancer debate organised by Caroline Dinenage MP. The debate was inspired by 10 year-old Charlotte Fairall, who tragically passed away after battling a rare and aggressive cancer. Sophie’s family began Sophie's Legacy, which worked with Caroline Dinenage MP to bring about the debate and ask the Government to look at how we prevent, diagnose, treat and care for children's cancer. This was an incredibly moving and i...