News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Joins Excellent 'Sideways Look' Team To Discuss Ministerial Role

Jul 31, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined the team at Swindon 105.5 FM for its 'Sideways Look' programme. The programme is run by a team of volunteers with visual impairments who were keen to speak to Justin about his new role as Minister for Disabled People. The conversation mainly revolved around the efforts being undertaken to halve the disability employment gap, and helping get more disabled people into work. Justin explained that he was keen to build on the 238,000 disabled people who ...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 31st July

Jul 31, 2015

It has been an exceptional first year for Swindon’s University Technical College. It seems like no time at all since we were welcoming HRH the Duke of York to the official opening, and when the first set of students began their first term. The £10 million UTC is a new concept in Education based in part of what was once Swindon’s Great Western Railway. It specialises in teaching engineering and technical skills, as well as other core subjects, to students aged 14-19. At a time when more opportuni...

Local MP On Hand To Signal Start Of Swindon DJ's Successful Charity Cycle Challenge

Jul 31, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, was on hand to signal the start of Swindon 105.5's charity fundraiser, where DJ Dave Woods was looking to raise cash for the community radio station by cycling 105.5 miles in one day. Dave did the challenge in Tesco and completed the gruelling challenge in just under 10 hours. Thanks to generous shoppers, Dave managed to smash his target of £1055. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "This has been a fantastic effort by Dave. Swindon 105.5 is a vital community station which not ...

Justin Unveils New Swindon 105.5 Mobile Broadcasting Unit

Jul 31, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined volunteers from Swindon 105.5 and employees from Smiths News at the unveiling of Swindon 105.5's new mobile broadcasting unit. The unit has been fully funded by Smiths News as part of their corporate responsibility programme, Community Link-Up, which supports local charities and community projects. The new mobile broadcasting unit has been fitted with brand new electrical equipment to help Swindon 105.5 continue to raise its profile across the town ...

North Swindon MP Welcomes StartUp Britain Tour To Swindon

Jul 29, 2015

Local MP and former business owner, Justin Tomlinson, has shown his support to the StartUp Britain bus tour this week, as it visited Wharf Green in Swindon.The bus is supported by RBS, SAGE, Start Up Loans, Upwork and the Centre for Entrepreneurs, and looks to promote entrepreneurship across the country by providing inspiration, resources and advice to thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs.From 22nd June to mid-August the bus will tour Britain visiting 30 towns and cities with the aim to engage up...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 24th July

Jul 27, 2015

The summer holidays are here again as schools across Swindon close their doors for six whole weeks, much to the delight of students! For working parents however, finding things to keep children occupied presents a real challenge. There is also the problem of increasingly expensive summer holidays, something which many unhappy parents often contact me about. Holiday companies and airlines see a surge in demand for family holidays during the six week summer holidays, so naturally the prices inflat...

Justin Continues Work To Promote Global Education Campaign In Local Schools

Jul 21, 2015

Over 4,000 shools across the UK have made it their aim to speak to their MP about what world leaders need to do to get every child across the globe into school. This comes before a large UN summit in New York this September where a new set of sustainable goals are agreed relating to the Global Campaign for Education. As the former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Global Education, as well as the local MP, Justin was invited to Haydonleigh Primary School to receive the messages for...

North Swindon MP Joins Students To Pass Haydonleigh School Sports Bill

Jul 21, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has visited Haydonleigh Primary School to give pupils the opportunity to pass their own Parliamentary School Bill in another of his trademark school assemblies where youngsters are encouraged to learn about how Parliament works.The students were split into two, with one side of the room becoming the House of Commons, whilst the other side became the House of Lords. The Bill, which was about increasing the hours spent playing sport in school, was carried by the nominat...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 17th July

Jul 19, 2015

One of the most important skills that every child must master is the ability to read and write. Literacy is a key-building block to society and we are doing children a disservice if we do not set high aspirations for every child to leave school fully equipped with the ability to read. This is why eliminating illiteracy is central to this Government's plan for education.Particular emphasis has been placed on getting the basics right at primary school, through phonics, which is the most effective ...

Justin Joins Open Day At Imagination Childcare Nursery

Jul 16, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP was delighted to join the family open day at Imagination Childcare, a new nursery located at Moredon Children's Centre on Montrose Close. The nursery came into existence after owner Becky Shore demonstrated her passion for childcare and persuaded Swindon Borough Council to give her the go ahead to run her own nursery. Becky is now in the process of welcoming families to view the new nursery before it officially opens its doors in September. Welcoming both council and privat...