News - Justin Tomlinson

Schools White Paper Delivers Real Action To Level Up Education

Mar 28, 2022

The Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has launced the Government's Opportunity for All white paper to make sure every child can reach the full height of their potential. Any child who falls behind in maths or English will get the support they need to get back on track, as part of a pledge the Education Secretary will make to every parent in the country today (Monday 28 March), as he launches the first Schools White Paper in six years. Schools will identify children who need help, provide targete...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Spring Budget To Ease Pressure Of Rising Prices

Mar 25, 2022

Rising inflation is putting real pressure on everyday living costs. This was the focus of Wednesday’s Spring Budget. Every economy across the world is seeing inflation and costs rising. In part, as the global economy re-opens post Covid, pent up demand is exceeding supply and in part the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the sanctions reducing supplies of energy, again pushing costs up. The Chancellor has a difficult juggling act. Balancing the need for further targeted support ...

MPs Welcome The Chancellor’s Spring Statement Cutting Taxes For Families And Businesses Across Swindon

Mar 23, 2022

• The situation in Ukraine reminds us that the United Kingdom’s security and ability to be a force for good in the world is in large part because of the strength of the economy. • But, the steps the United Kingdom are taking to sanction Russia are not cost free for people at home: the biggest impact will be for working families. • In order to protect the progress made in our economic recovery and help families with the cost of living, the Chancellor is delivering a new Tax Plan to reduce and ref...

Justin Meets With City Fibre TO Discuss Superfast Fibre Rollout

Mar 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with Swindon City Fibre to discuss their continued roll-out and encouraging sign up rates. CityFibre was founded to build new generation of Full Fibre infrastructure for the UK - a network capable of transforming the digital capabilities of citizens and businesses, sparking innovation and underpinning our economy in a gigabit age. Justin was pleased to hear how City Fibre were working well with Swindon Borough Council to co-ordinate works, making sure all ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Increase Energy Independence To Tackle Putin

Mar 18, 2022

As Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, the Government is taking action to hit Russia where it hurts – it’s economy. The sanctions which have been imposed have already devastated the Russian economy – but we can take this even further by tackling Russia’s influence over energy markets. The UK is in no way reliant on Russian oil and gas – Russian oil makes up only 8% of UK demand and Russian gas just 4% of UK demand - however, Russia exports enough of both across the world that it can influen...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Discussion On New Bill To Increase Online Safety

Mar 18, 2022

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the debate around the Government’s Online Safety Bill as bringing the issue of safety across the internet into the ‘centre of the discussion’. Thursday marked the introduction of the new Bill into the House of Commons. The Bill marks somewhat of a milestone in the government’s stated aim, which is to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online. The outcome of the bill’s introduction is likely to be wide-spreading and address longstanding concern...

Local MP Welcomes Reforms to Supported Housing

Mar 18, 2022

The government has announced an important development in addressing the quality of supported housing. Supported housing plays a vital role in delivering better life outcomes and improved wellbeing and health for many vulnerable people across the country. In recognition of its importance, the Government is investing £11.5 billion in much-needed supply through the Affordable Homes Programme, which includes delivery of new supported housing for older, disabled and other vulnerable people. However, ...

Latest Update On UK Response To Ukraine Crisis

Mar 16, 2022

The United Kingdom has been playing a leading role in supporting Ukraine through this conflict. I have written several updates on our response to the conflict so far and I have been feeding in the concerns of residents to ensure we make it as easy as possible for those fleeing the conflict to get to the UK, whilst also ensuring the security of everybody involved. We are also ensuring that legislation can be put in place to toughen up the assets we are able to seize here in the UK, without leavi...

Homes For Ukraine Scheme Launches

Mar 14, 2022

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has today (14 March 2022) launched a webpage for sponsors to record their interest, ahead of Phase One of the scheme opening for applications this Friday. The Homes for Ukraine scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK. Phase One of the scheme will allow sponsors in the UK to nominate a named Ukrain...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Zelensky's Display Of Poise, Dignity And Courage

Mar 11, 2022

The ongoing tragedy in Ukraine continues to dominate our thoughts. On Tuesday the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed Members of Parliament in the House of Commons via video link. This is not something that has ever happened before and I was pleased that the Speaker granted Mr Zelensky this historic request. Mr Zelensky delivered a powerful and moving address to MPs – I couldn’t help but notice the Churchillian overtones in his speech. It’s hard for us to relate to what he must b...