News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Column - 200,000th Jab At Steam A Huge Achievement

Aug 13, 2021

I would like to begin this week’s article by congratulating everybody who collected their A-Level or GCSE results this week. For the past couple of years, students have faced unprecedented disruption and challenges in relation to their education – with limited face-to-face teaching; the inconveniences of studying from home; and missing out on valuable time socialising with friends. As a result of this disruption, the government and Ofqual decided it would not be fair for exams to go ahead this...

North Swindon MP Thanks Volunteers Behind Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

Aug 13, 2021

Justin Tomlinson MP has been hailing the success of this year's Pride Festival in Swindon's Town Gardens. The North Swindon MP was attending the event with his family to show support since the festival was last held in 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is the largest regional event for the LGBT+ community in Swindon and Wiltshire. The event at Town Gardens featured many stalls, a parade and live music performances. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It has been an absol...

Residents Invited To Take Part In Cycling Plan Consultation

Aug 06, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has urged local residents to have their say on the new draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). Swindon Borough Council is seeking residents' views to improve the network for cyclists and walkers across the borough for the next 10 years. LCWIPs are a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at the local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks, and form a vital...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Levelling Up and Medalling Up

Aug 06, 2021

For many young people the chance to study abroad provides an invaluable opportunity to develop both personally and academically. Previously, the UK participated in the Erasmus+ scheme, which provided opportunities to study abroad, and I know that many people were keen to see something similar take its place. Earlier this year the Government announced the £110million Turing Scheme, which aims to continue providing funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world...

JCVI Issues Updated Advice On COVID-19 Vaccination Of Young People Aged 16 To 17

Aug 04, 2021

In the last few weeks, there have been large changes in the way COVID-19 has been spreading in the UK, particularly in younger age groups. The adult vaccine programme has progressed very successfully and more safety data has become available, so it was important to review the advice for the vaccination of children and young people. This updated advice means we can be confident that young people will be afforded around 80% protection against hospitalisation, following receipt of their first dose....

Justin Celebrates Swindon Mum's Contribution To The Disability Strategy

Aug 03, 2021

North Swindon MP and Minister for Diabled People Justin Tomlinson met with Swindon mother to discuss her contribution to the Government's new National Disability Strategy. Becky Maddern first approached Justin last year to highlight her campaign to increase accessible equipment at play parks. Her campaign was inspired by her disabled son Benjamin, and his disappointment at being unable to enjoy the equipment at his local park. Following a meeting, Justin wrote to every parish council to encoura...

Swindon Advertiser Column - End Of An Era As Honda Closes

Jul 30, 2021

This week I was very proud as the Minister for Disabled People to formally launch the National Disability Strategy. This was a genuinely transformational, cross-government strategy – setting out over 100 commitments of how we can collectively remove barriers in society to help deliver a fully inclusive society. Each and every corner of government sets out plans and priorities to improve disabled people’s lives, with the most wide-ranging set of practical actions to date - spanning housing, tran...

Justin Launches Transformational New National Disability Strategy

Jul 28, 2021

More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy, which has been launced today by North Swindon MP and Minister for Diabled People Justin Tomlinson. The strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments supported by £1.6bn of funding alongside an ambitious agenda for future reform. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: Just as our talented Paraly...

North Swindon MP Welcomes New Fund To Support Young People At Risk Of Violence

Jul 27, 2021

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the latest announcement by the Home Office, that the Government is investing £17 million in intervention and preventative action to protect young people at high risk of serious violence. The new investment by the Home Office will fund 3 types of measures, which are the best evidenced and most innovative serious violence youth interventions. • High-intensity therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, which the Youth Endowment Fund’s Evidenc...

Justin's Summer Activities Fair Returns To The Orbital Shopping Park

Jul 26, 2021

Superman & Elsa were amongst many of the guests to join Justin’s 4th annual summer activities fair as it returned to the Orbital Shopping Park. With many businesses being significantly affected by COVID, this year’s fair was an important opportunity for them to speak to families and let them know that they were ready to welcome them back. A number of different groups and organisation were represented at the fair, including Rockstar Climbing, Swindon and Cricklade Railway, Swindon Libraries,...