News - Justin Tomlinson

People Urged To Get Booster As UK Approaches 20m Top-Up Jabs

Dec 06, 2021

People have been urged to get a coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccine to top-up their protection this winter as 20 million people in the UK are expected to have had their third jabs today (Sunday 5 December 2021). As of 2 December, a total of 19.4 million people have had their booster or third doses in the UK. 51 million have had a first dose and 46.4 million have had a second dose. The COVID-19 dashboard will be updated at 4pm with the latest figures. Vaccines are the best way to protect peopl...

North Swindon MP Joins Stratton Residents In Paying Tribute To Spitfire Pilot 80 Years On

Dec 05, 2021

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson was invited to an event in Stratton St Margaret to commemorate 80 years since the death of Canadian Spitfire Pilot, Sergeant Norman Barbeau, who died sadly when his plane crashed in Stratton after colliding with a petrol tanker. Sergeant Barbeau's heroic actions, resulted in his plane avoiding people on the ground, before crashing on the corner of Ermin Street and Church Street. Justin was invited along by the Stratton St Margaret Parish Council, who had organised an ...

Justin Joins In With Small Business Saturday

Dec 04, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson showed his support for small businesses by taking part in Small Business Saturday. Smalll Business Saturday aims to encourage people to support our small local businesses in their area, and celebrate the incredible work they do – from stepping up to support local communities throughout the pandemic, creating local jobs, giving life to our high streets, and helping us make a full economic recovery from the pandemic. Justin Tomlinson said: "Small businesses...

Justin Joins Orbital Shopping Park To Support Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service Christmas Gift Appeal

Dec 03, 2021

This year Justin is joining forces with the Orbital Shopping Park & Swindon Domestic Abuse Services to organise & collect donations for residents in the Swindon refuge this Christmas. Christmas can be a very difficult time for families who find themselves in refuges - some families may have limited funds, and some families may have had to move into a refuge leaving Christmas presents behind. By donating a gift for a young person or women in the refuge, you can brighten up their Christma...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Swindon Carer's Day Highlights Important Work Of Carers

Dec 03, 2021

Whilst scientists continue to assess the potential impact of the Omicron variant, it is right that the Government takes precautionary steps to reduce the spread of the virus whilst ensuring that our local businesses can continue to operate as normally as possible. Wearing a mask in shops is one of the steps that has been taken. Whilst some have expressed their frustration at this, it really is a small step that can help to make sure we avoid further restrictions especially over the Christmas pe...

All Adults To Be Offered COVID-19 Boosters By End Of January

Dec 01, 2021

Almost 7 million extra over 40s now eligible for booster programme in England as gap between doses is halved All eligible adults in England aged 18 and over will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of January. Following advice from the independent experts at the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), everyone who is currently eligible - including those aged 40 and over, health and social care workers and those at increased risk from the virus due to health conditio...

Justin Speaks To Swindon And Wiltshire Action For Property

Nov 29, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson spoke to memebers of Swindon and Wiltshire Action For Property (SNAP) to about future development in Swindon as well as giving a general update regarding the UK and global outlook. The meeting was attended by local developers, planners and other stakeholders, to discuss issues relating to property and development.

Justin Joins Swindon Carers Centre For Carers Rights Day

Nov 26, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined Swindon Carers Centre to celebrate Carers Rights Day. Carers Rights Day is an annual national awareness campaign organised by the charity Carers UK, which aims to reach as many of the 6.5 million carers in the UK as possible with information about their rights and the financial and practical help they are entitled to, including benefits such as Carer’s Allowance, breaks, and access to equipment and technology which can help them in their caring role. This...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Harper's Law Will Protect Emergency Workers

Nov 26, 2021

Safety for women and girls is rightly a national talking point, arguably more so than it has ever been following some horrific, high-profile cases. I am very proud that my wife, and newly elected councillor, Kate is working proactively on this issue and has submitted a motion to full council setting out what steps the Council can take to increase the safety of women in Swindon. Licencing and working with venues such as pubs and bars is one area that simple changes can be made to increase safety...

Government To Introduce 'Harper’s Law' To Give Emergency Workers Greater Protection From Violent Criminals

Nov 24, 2021

- Mandatory life sentences for those who kill an emergency worker in the course of their duty - Change to the law to be made as soon as possible - Follows the tireless campaigning of PC Andrew Harper’s family Emergency workers will receive greater protection from violent criminals after the Government confirmed ‘Harper’s Law’ would be added to the statute book. Named after PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty in 2019, the law will introduce mandatory life sentences for anyone con...