News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon MPs Nominate Teams And Individuals For The NHS Parliamentary Awards

Apr 08, 2022

Swindon MPs Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland have nominated 8 groups and individuals to be considered for a prestigious NHS Parliamentary Award. The NHS Parliamentary Awards was launched in 2018 to celebrate the NHS’ 70 birthday and recognise the outstanding contribution of staff, volunteers and others working in the health and care sector. Now in its fifth year, the awards have been an overwhelming success with over 450 Members of Parliament, representing constituencies in England, nominati...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Government Planning For Greener And More Affordable Energy

Apr 08, 2022

This week saw the government announce plans for a significant acceleration of our homegrown power, with the goal of moving away from fossil fuels whilst gaining greater energy independence. These plans come in response to the rising global energy prices and the recent volatility in international markets – developments which have had a significant financial impact on our household energy bills. Via the government’s British Energy Security Strategy, which builds on the Prime Minister’s Ten Point...

Major Acceleration Of Homegrown Power In Britain’s Plan For Greater Energy Independence

Apr 07, 2022

- The Prime Minister’s plan boosts Britain’s energy security following rising global energy prices and volatility in international markets - bold new commitments to supercharge clean energy and accelerate deployment, which could see 95% of Great Britain’s electricity set to be low carbon by 2030 - ambitious, quicker expansion of nuclear, wind, solar, hydrogen, oil and gas, including delivering the equivalent to one nuclear reactor a year instead of one a decade - over 40,000 more jobs in clean i...

Swindon MPs & Sian’s Family Welcome Change In The Law To Improve Taxi Safeguarding

Apr 04, 2022

It was an emotional moment last week as the Taxi & Private Hire Vehicles Safeguarding Legislation was granted Royal Assent, meaning it became law. This follows years of hard work and campaigning by Elaine Pickford & Liam O’Callaghan (mother & brother of Sian O’Callaghan), Justin Tomlinson MP (who launched the campaign in Parliament back in 2018), Cllr Kate Tomlinson (who has worked closely with Elaine & Liam on women’s safety), Robert Buckland MP (who helped create the legislati...

Local MP Pays Visit To Blunsdon Court

Apr 02, 2022

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has recently visited residents at the Blunsdon Court development to tour the facility. Justin was invited to Blunsdon Court for a coffee morning to meet the residents, all of whom live in the retirement homes. The development came into being while Justin was a Borough Councillor representing the then Abbey Meads ward. The land in question was at one time proposed as the site for a budget hotel, then as a location for a fast-food outlet, before eventually becomi...

National Living Wage Increase Boosts Pay Of Low-Paid Workers

Apr 01, 2022

Millions of workers on the minimum wage will receive a higher percentage increase in pay than most other workers across the economy. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase today by 6.6 per cent to £9.50, providing a pay rise to millions of workers across the UK. There will be a real terms pay increase for 21-22 year olds who will see their pay increase by 9.8 per cent to £9.18 per hour. This is the largest ever cash increase to the naional Living Wage, giving full-time workers aged over 23...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Education White Paper Will Support Opportunities For All

Apr 01, 2022

One of the biggest drivers for me in politics is education. Coming from a family of teachers, having gone to a school bottom of the league tables (where many friends took the wrong path) and as someone who has employed many young people – I absolutely understand the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to fulfil their potential. This week saw the publication of the Education White Paper – Opportunities for All and the SEND & Alternative Provision Green Paper. ...

£125 Million For Councils To Provide Vital Support Services For Domestic Abuse Victims

Mar 31, 2022

- £125 million for councils to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims during 2022/23, taking total to date to £330 million - Funding to go towards healthcare, social workers and benefits, interpreters, immigration advice and other specialist services - Consultations launched to give victims the best chance of rebuilding their lives where they choose - Builds on the government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act, giving more support to victims and their children Domestic abuse victim...

Justin Celebrates 20 Years Of Cancer Research UK

Mar 31, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson celebrated the past, present and future of research at a Cancer Research UK event in Westminster this week to mark the charity’s 20th anniversary. Justin had the chance to meet with researchers working on the latest breakthroughs and campaigners helping to deliver change in their communities, alongside learning about the cutting-edge discoveries taking place on his doorstep. In the UK, survival has doubled in the last 40 years and today, 2 in 4 people survive th...

Do You Know The Latest Highway Code Changes?

Mar 30, 2022

You may be aware the Highway Code has been updated – but do you actually know what’s changed? Understanding the new rules is part and parcel of being a safe driver, so here’s a quick run through of the biggest changes: Pedestrians have priority The hierarchy of road users has changed, with pedestrians now being seen as the most likely to be injured in a collision. There are three new rules around giving pedestrians the right of way over motorists, cyclists, people riding horses and so on. Perh...