News - Justin Tomlinson

FLIC Wiltshire Article - 10th February

Feb 13, 2015

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson explains why the upcoming General Election in May will be one of the most important in recent history, and why he is encouraging everybody to make sure they’re registered. Here in the UK we are beginning to feel the benefits of an economic recovery that stands in stark contrast to faltering economies across the Eurozone and elsewhere. When the coalition government first came into office the picture was bleak, as one outgoing senior Labour minister famously repor...

North Swindon MP Pledges Support To Global Education Campaign

Feb 10, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP has supported the effort made by Isambard School to raise awareness for the 'Send My Friend to School' campaign.The global campaign for education consists of a coalition of teachers and development organisations whose aim it is to raise awareness and bring about change in order to deliver free, primary education for every child across the world. In 2000, there were 110 million children across the world missing out on education This number has halved in recent years, but th...

Local MP Opens New Cinema At Regent Circus

Feb 10, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has attended the launch of the new Cineworld Cinema at the newly completed Regent Circus development. Justin joined Swindon's Mayor, Cllr. Teresa Page, and Miss Wiltshire to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new six screen cinema which is situated amongst a host of new restaurants including Nando's, Ask, Cole's Bar & Grill, Prezzo and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "I absolutely love going to the cinema so it was great to be at the launch of...

Swindon Link Weekly Article - 9th February

Feb 10, 2015

Owning a home provides millions of people across the UK with a sense of independence and security, and is still one of the biggest aspirations that people hold. I still remember the pride that I felt when I picked up the keys to my home in Taw Hill. I believe that everybody should have the chance to own a home and feel the same why that I did.Since 2010, this Government has made it one of its main aims to give both current and future generations the chance to experience the benefits of owning th...

Justin Makes The Case For Small Businesses At RSA Summit

Feb 06, 2015

North Swindon MP and Conservative Party Small Business Ambassador, Justin Tomlinson, has taken part in a major Question Time event hosted by the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA).The event, part of the RSA's 'Self-Employment Summit', focussed on the role of Government in support those who are self-employed or run their own small business. The panel was chaired by the RSA's Matthew Taylor and featured Justin alongside the Liberal Democrat Business Minister, Jo Swinson, and the Shadow Minister, Labo...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 6th February

Feb 06, 2015

BBC 2 this week aired its first episode of a four part documentary series: ‘Inside the House of Commons – lifting the lid.’ The aim of the programme is to give everybody an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse at what really goes on in Parliament - the heart of our democracy.The programme was highly praised and I for one thought it did a great job of showing people elements of Parliament that many on the outside don't get to see. When I first arrived in Parliament in 2010 it was quite a daunting ...

Local MPs Back Calls To Cross Out Cancer

Feb 06, 2015

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland, are backing an appeal from Cancer Research UK to save the lives of more cancer patients, as news comes that one in two people will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lives.The new figure was announced on World Cancer Day to highlight the urgent need to bolster public health and NHS cancer services so they can cope with a growing and ageing population and the looming demands for better diagnostics, treatments, and earlier diag...

Justin & Robert Pledge Support For British Heart Foundation

Feb 05, 2015

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have attended an event with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to highlight the important of the science budget, which helps life saving research.Both MPs joined heart patient Emily Sullivan, 8, for a science lesson to highlight the importance of charities being able to continue funding medical research. Emily has had three open heart surgeries after being born with three large holes in her heart, a condition that more and more people are surviv...

Justin Backs Thames Water's "Give Someone A Start" Programme

Feb 04, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP has congratulated participants at the end of the three-week 'Give Someone a Start' programme which aims to help long-term unemployed people get into work. The programme was run by Thames Water who first launched the scheme in 2012. The programme aims to get participants used to being in full time employment, whilst also learning about the water industry. Candidates are told what sort of thing employers are looking for, whilst equipping them with practical skills and hands-o...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 30th January

Feb 02, 2015

This week began with a lively Sunday evening full of Indian dancing and entertainment at the Swindon Punjabi Community Centre, where myself and Robert Buckland were invited to celebrate the festival of Saraswati Puja with Swindon’s Hindu community. It was a great event that pulled the whole community together in celebration of the goddess Saraswati; who represents learning, wisdom, knowledge, fine arts, science and technology. All fields which suitably represent Swindon and the fact that we are...