News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Column - 75 Years Of The NHS

Jul 07, 2023

The NHS marked its 75th anniversary this week, with people across the country celebrating its history and thanking the countless doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for their important work since its foundation. The fact that the NHS provides healthcare free at the point of use is a source of national pride, and I am pleased that the Government is committed to honouring this founding principle – despite spurious claims to the contrary. We know there are pressures on health service...

Justin Meets With 'Doing It For Dan' Charity

Jun 30, 2023

Justin Tomlinson MP has met with Helen & Claire from the fantastic local charity Doing it for Dan. Doing it for Dan was set up in memory of 11 year old Daniel Climance. Daniel was kind, caring and loved all kinds of sports. The charity in his name helps young people to get active and achieve their sporting dreams by providing grants for equipment, kit and club memberships to individuals and teams in Swindon and neighbouring counties. Justin spoken to Helen & Claire about the important wo...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Independent Bookshops Thriving On The High Street

Jun 30, 2023

Following the recent Parliamentary debate on ‘Children’s Access to Books’, I agreed to meet with the Booksellers Association to discuss further the role of local bookshops. Having highlighted the success of Swindon’s Bert’s Books in the debate, I invited Alex (the owner) to also join this roundtable, a resident expert. Local bookshops have so many benefits. Firstly, as per the debate, they play an important role in increasing access to books, a seemingly obvious point, but I was the only one to ...

Government Rolls Out New Lung Screening Programme

Jun 28, 2023

The Government is rolling out a targeted lung cancer screening programme across England to help detect cancer earlier and speed up diagnosis. People aged 55-74 with a history of smoking will be invited for checks and offered expert help to stop smoking.

Justin Asks Question In Childcare Reform Package Debate

Jun 28, 2023

North Swindon Justin Tomlinson has called for advanced clarity on nursery funding to help nurseries expand. Justin raised the question during the debate on the Childcare Reform Package, with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education Claire Coutinho MP responding. The question followed a visit by Claire to Imagination Nursery in Moredon - which was recently awarded an 'Outstanding'grade.

Justin Visits Seetec Pluss For National Employability Week

Jun 27, 2023

Justin Tomlinson MP has visited Seetec Pluss in Swindon as part of National Employability Week to discuss what further support can be given to those who need a little extra help to find work. Justin chatted to employees who work closely with local businesses and organisations including the Job Centre to try and find solutions for those who need tailored support to find a job. Crucially this support continues for the first few months of employment to prevent somebody falling out of work. Justin h...

Justin Meets With Local Business Leaders

Jun 26, 2023

Justin Tomlinson, Member of Parliament for North Swindon, joined Barclays and Doubletree by Hilton Swindon, to hold a roundtable discussion for customers and senior leaders in Swindon. The event was attended by business people drawn from all sectors, including representatives from the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, to discuss and highlight key national and regional business issues and priorities for the local business community. Justin who was elected as North Swindon MP in 2010 was introdu...

MP Continues To Raise Awareness of Motor Neurone Disease

Jun 23, 2023

This week in Parliament, Justin Tomlinson MP has been meeting and speaking to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) as part of the national MND awareness week. MND is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. However, not all symptoms necessarily happen to everyone, and it is unlikely they will all develop at the same time, or in any specific o...

Justin Celebrates School Sports Week With Great Western Academy

Jun 23, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined students at Great Western Academy as they celebrated School Sports Week. School Sports Week is a national initiative organised by the Youth Sport Trust to get young people to be active for the recommended 60 minutes a day. Justin observed a dance session in the Main Hall, where students danced energetically to a variety of popular songs, with the routines projected on the wall. Following the dance session Justin also watched a lively game of ping-pong on ...

Justin Joins Forces With Apprentice Star For Blood Cancer Campaign

Jun 21, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has joined forces with Apprentice star to raise the profile of blood cancer. Justin met Lord Sugar’s right-hand man Claude Littner in Parliament to discuss Blood Cancer UK’s Raise the Profile, Reduce the Harm report, which highlights how low awareness of blook cancer is having a devastating effect on our communities. Blood cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, and the third biggest cancer killer – despite this, it has a lower profile compared to other...