News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Welcomes Announcement Theresa May To Become Prime Minister

Jul 12, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that Theresa May MP will take over as the new leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the UK.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Big congratulations to Theresa May who will become the next Prime Minister. She is by far the best choice for the job offering experience, stability and a determination to continue making Britain great!” Speaking outside Parliament, the new leader of the Conservative Party Theresa May MP said: "I am honoured an...

Justin's Constituency Office Moves To The Orbital Shopping Park

Jul 12, 2016

My MP's office has moved! I am no longer on Milton Road but instead on the Orbital Shopping Park. The new official address is: Justin Tomlinson MP, First Floor, Customer Service Hub, Orbital Shopping Park, Swindon SN25 4AN. It is located behind Asda and adjacent to Connell’s Estate Agents.The idea is to create a community hub and open space which can be used by local charities and organisations free of charge. I will be hosting a range of different events including public meetings on local issu...

Justin Visits Fillerz In Swindon To See Government Scheme In Action

Jul 12, 2016

As part of his role as Minister for Disabled People, local MP Justin Tomlinson has paid a visit to local sandwich shop Fillerz to praise their recent success as part of the Government's Small Business Engagement programme. The programme matches small employers with vacancies and skills gaps, with organisations who are helping people with disabilities find work. This is all part of the Government’s commitment to halve the disability employment gap, an aim which was promised by David Cameron and i...

Local MP Learns More About Specialist Services During Visit To Hermitage Lane

Jul 12, 2016

Minister for Disabled People and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has visited one of the home services in Swindon for people with complex physical and learning disabilities.The home based on Hermitage Lane in North Swindon provides a comfortable and safe sanctuary for its residents who have each lived there for a number of years. They are now one of the country’s biggest providers of home based care. The company is focused on delivering NHS or Local Authority funded continuing home care service...

North Swindon MP Hosts Meeting Of Swindon Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide

Jul 12, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP’s new community office has hosted the launch of a new support group for men who have suffered bereavement as a result of suicide.The Swindon branch of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) will be the first to run the Engaging Men Programme as a response to the idea that men can feel particularly socially isolated after losing a loved one who has taken their own life.The new group is also supported by Nationwide, who have agreed to put on an event for the group consistin...

Justin Congratulates Swindon College's Apprenticeship Awards Winners

Jul 12, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has congratulated the recent winners of Swindon College’s annual Apprenticeship Awards. Justin joined outgoing principle Andrew Miller as well as Enterprise Manager Darren King at the awards ceremony to celebrate the success of the outstanding apprentices.Winners of the awards included those who had completed an apprenticeship across a range of different subjects including accounting, engineering, brickwork, business administration, carpentry, housing and plumbing. They had e...

Swindon's MPs Catch The Bus To Support Local Operators

Jul 11, 2016

Swindon’s MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have jumped on board with local bus operators Thamesdown Transport and Stagecoach West in support of Catch the Bus Week.Catch the Bus Week, which continues until this Sunday, is the annual celebration of the bus, organised by Greener Journeys, to recognise the importance of buses to the UK’s transport mix.According to figures from Greener Journeys, bus users generate £64 billion of benefits to the economy and with every £1 invested in bus infr...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 8th July

Jul 08, 2016

Wednesday was a difficult day for all the families of those who lost loved ones during the Iraq War. They have waited for many years for Sir John Chilcot to publish the findings of his report and this week it is only right that our first thoughts must be with them. We hope they can take some comfort from knowing that we will never forget the incredible service and sacrifice of their sons, daughters, husbands and wives. The Iraq War, both the lead up to it and the aftermath, were hugely important...

Local MPs Link Up To Celebrate Zurich's Success

Jul 07, 2016

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, has joined forces to celebrate the success of Zurich at the All Party Corporate Responsibility Group's annual reception. The purpose of the All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group (APCRG) is to promote debate and understanding of corporate social responsibility within Parliament. It seeks to achieve this by promoting an exchange of views between Parliamentarians and people with an active interest in corporate responsibilityJustin ...

North Swindon MP Visits National Star College

Jul 06, 2016

Local MP and Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, has joined colleagues Alex Chalk MP & Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP at the National Star College in Cheltenham, to see first-hand their ‘Steps into Work’ programme.The National Star College enables young people with disabilities to realise their potential through education and personalised learning opportunities, and by providing other transition and accommodation services.The college itself offers programmes that are tailored to meet ...