News - Justin Tomlinson

Debt Awareness Day

Dec 14, 2010

Swindon's MPs have launched a campaign to help people cope with debts this Christmas.Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson invited leading experts to a seminar on Friday to highlight advice available to residents facing financial difficulties.They are also highlighting ‘top tips’ for dealing with debt at a time of year when people often overspend and worry about money.MPs are not allowed to give financial advice, but many residents have approached Mr Buckland and Mr Tomlinson so they decided ...

Swindon School Sports Partnership Visits Parliament

Dec 14, 2010

Representatives of the Swindon School Sports Partnerships VisitJustin Tomlinson MP & Robert Buckland MPToday representatives of the Swindon School Sports Partnerships visited Parliament to discuss their long-term future with Justin Tomlinson MP & Robert Buckland MP. Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to welcome the representatives to Swindon where they were once again able to set out their positive and constructive case for securing the long-term future of the School Sports Partnershi...

Justin Tomlinson Meets Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert.com

Dec 08, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP has met with Martin Lewis - moneysavingexpert.com again to discuss plans to create an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Finanical Education for Young People.The launch date for the APPG is January 31st 2011.The aim of the APPG is:To provide a medium through which MPs, Peers and organisations with an interest in financial education, can discuss the current provision on financial education in schools; ensure young people are equipped to make informed financial decisions;...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Ankylosing Spondylitis Parliamentary Event

Dec 08, 2010

Dominic McNamara, NASS Swindon branch, Robert Buckland MP, Jane Skerrett, Director of NASS,Justin Tomlinson MP, Hedley Hamilton, Chairman of the NASS trustees. It was a bitingly cold day with a sharp wind but there was indeed a warm welcome at Dining Room A in the House of Commons for everyone attending the very first NASS reception for our members and supporters, all of whom had battled through the uncertain weather conditions to be there on teh day. The event was hosted by the MP Andrew George...

Hop, Skip & Jump Westminster Reception

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Liz Hurley at the Hop, Skip & Jump, Parliamentary ReceptionActress and model Elizabeth Hurley has given her backing to the development of a new centre for disabled children in Swindon.She joined guests in the House of Commons for a presentation about the Hop Skip and Jump charity’s planned development at Lydiard Park, which was given planning permission in January.The actress is the president of the charity, and appealed for people to donate so that the project can ...

Justin Tomlinson MP & Thamesdown Launch New Route To Memory Lane

Dec 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP & Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of Thamesdown TransportSwindon’s bus company, Thamesdown Transport, is urging people to take a journey down memory lane and win free unlimited transport on its town services for a year.Perhaps you found your soul mate as your eyes met across the aisle on the number 11, you took a telephone call on the number 17 that changed your life, or you just have happy memories of school journeys and frantically finishing your homework as the bus rou...

St Francis Primary School, Christmas Fayre

Dec 01, 2010

Justin Tomlinson attended the St Francis Primary School, Christmas Fayre today. The event proved an extremely popular fund-raising event, helping towards the mini-bus funds. St Francis Primary School is currently in the middle of a £4m expansion, which was fully supported by Justin Tomlinson in his former role as the local Councillor, prior to becoming the MP.Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to attend and help out, manning the stalls, drawing the raffle and meeting the parents and children...

Swindon Supermarine, Proud Day!

Dec 01, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP Just Before Kick OffSwindon Supermarine 0 v 1 Colchester Utd, FA Cup 2nd RoundJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to have the opportunity to travel down to Colchester to cheer on Swindon Supermarine in the FA Cup 2nd round match. Not only was this the first time Swindon Supermarine had made it into the 2nd round of the FA Cup, but the money raised from the cup run has helped generate about £50,000 for the club, which only a few months back was struggling to raise enough mo...

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks In Youth Debate

Nov 24, 2010

Inner Flame, A Local Swindon Organisation That With SupportMakes A Real Difference To Local Young PeopleJustin Tomlinson MP Speech - Youth Provision Debate...I congratulate Julie Hilling on securing this extremely important and interesting debate. I am not sure whether I will be able to share her passion, but I shall do my very best.During my 10 years as a councillor before becoming the MP for North Swindon, this was one of the most important issues that came up in the residents surveys and in t...

Britain On The MEND, Child Obesity Event

Nov 24, 2010

A local Swindon boy joined Justin Tomlinson MP at a special VIP reception at the House of Commons in London yesterday (22 November 2010) in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles.Ten-year-old Thomas Broomhall from Swindon, was invited to the exciting event to celebrate his success at becoming fitter, healthier and happier after attending local healthy lifestyle club, MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!). He was one of 25 children and their parents who went to London to meet MPs and discuss MEN...