News - Justin Tomlinson

What Do Young People Think About Debt Event

Sep 06, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP hosted a Parliamentary event on "What do Young People Think About Debt", jointed hosted by the APPG on Debt and Personal Finance and the APPG on Financial Education for Young People. The event gave MPs the chance to talk to a range of young people including Primary and Secondary aged students and young people from the Cardinal Hume Centre, which supports homeless people under 25.As well as speaking to the young people, MPs joined them in playing pfeg financial education games...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Swindon Town Centre Speech

Aug 05, 2011

We in Swindon have had our challenges. For the past five years there has been an annual drop in footfall in the town centre of about 22%. Swindon has dropped 10 places to 65th in the league table for the best places to shop, with our neighbouring competitors Bristol in 12th place, Reading in 15th, Bath in 22nd, Cheltenham in 27th and Gloucester in 107th. In 2010, 17% of retail units were empty and local Labour politicians had seemingly given up on any hopes for town centre regeneration. But fear...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Cancer Campaigner To Support Life-Saving Cancer Research In The South West

Aug 05, 2011

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, is joining forces with South West cancer campaigner, Hannah Stainer, to support Cancer Research UK.Together they are highlighting Cancer Research UK’s work in the South West and backing the charity’s bid to make the region and the UK a thriving environment for medical research.The campaigning duo met Cancer Research UK’s doctors, scientists and supporters – including South West researchers from the Bristol Cancer Research Centre based at the University of Bris...

1st Annual Expenses Published

Aug 05, 2011

I made a promise at the last election that I would do my bit towards rebuilding public trust in politics and politicians, which was so damaged during the last Parliament. Since then, I’ve done a lot to deliver on that promise. I have sold my business, allowing me to focus solely on my role as the Member of Parliament. I have become the first Swindon MP to rank in the highest category for Parliamentary speaking, voting and questions. I publish details of all my meetings, events and visits.And now...

Justin Tomlinson MP Signs A Scale To Protect Our Seas

Jul 27, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP is supporting The Wildlife Trusts’ Petition Fish campaign to protect our seas and the amazing wildlife it supports. He has shown their support by signing a scale on a Petition Fish at a launch event in the House of Commons.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “As an island nation, we have a strong connection to the sea and the thousands of plants and animals it sustains. A healthy and productive sea also provides us with oxygen to breathe and food to eat. The creation of Marine Protecte...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Coleshill - A Training Base For 'Churchill's Secret Army'

Jul 27, 2011

Tom Sykes, Coleshill Auxiliary Research Unit & Justin Tomlinson MP Justin Tomlinson MP visited the vital historical project that’s underway at Coleshill near Highworth, where some very exciting discoveries are being made.The area was used during the war as a training base for ‘Churchill’s Secret Army’. Ordinary civilians were taught sabotage tactics to be used in the event of a German invasion. They would melt back into their communities undercover, and then use their new-found skills to wreak h...

Penhill Carnival Launch

Jul 27, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP Helping Launch The Penhill Carnival.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to play a part in launching the Penhill Carnival. The local community have worked exceptionally hard to organise the return of the Carnival following a 16 year abscence and it is clear that the plans have caught the imagaination of local residents!"For further information and pictures please visit:This Is Penhill Website: http://www.thisispenhill.co.uk/Penhill Carnival Facebook Group: http://www.facebo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Elected As Chair Of 'Global Education For All' APPG

Jul 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson with Claudia Winkleman at the launch of the 'Send my Sister to School' campaignJustin Tomlinson MP has been elected as the Co-Chair of the 'Global Education For All' All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).The APPG was set up to support efforts to achieve universal education. In 2000 world leaders came together to pledge that every child would receive a full basic education by 2015. We've made huge progress since then, but 67 million children are still out of ...

MP Visits Local Family Helped By NPower Health Through Warmth

Jul 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson, MP for Swindon North, has visited a family to see first-hand the difference made by the local npower Health Through Warmth scheme.Father of two, 43-year-old Adam Poynter, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteoarthritis which are both worsened by the cold. The family home only had partial central heating downstairs and so the bedrooms and bathroom remained very cold, aggravating Adam’s health conditions and his son’s asthma.Adam contacted Domestic & Gener...

Swindon Advertiser Article

Jul 14, 2011

It was great to see Wharf Green in Swindon town centre come alive during Wimbledon fortnight. There was live tennis on the big screen, a picnic area with Pimms & lemonade and strawberries & cream, and extra seating for fans to watch the action. There was also free coaching on a temporary court provided by Delta Tennis, with many signing up to play tennis there in the future. This was all laid on by InSwindon, an organisation that manages the town centre on behalf of local retailers. This...