News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 5th April 2013

Apr 08, 2013

This week, our changes to the welfare system are introduced. Both myself and Robert Buckland MP have written in our columns about the changes, making the arguments about why they are fair and how the most vulnerable in society will be protected. I also think it important to put the changes in perspective.Britain used to lead the world. Our economy was king, our trade networks vast and our social and political progress revered throughout the world. Not anymore. We are now challenged by the billio...

Local MP Visits Ladbrokes To Place Charity Bet

Apr 08, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP with Paul Dyke, Area Manager, Ladbrokes Justin Tomlinson MP today visited Ladbrokes in the Clive Parade in Swindon to meet the staff and place a £50 charity bet. The visit was a real opportunity to see the contribution of Ladbrokes to the community and see the fantastic relationship that the staff build with the customers. Justin said "Lots of people are very quick to slam our high street bookmakers but they are a part of local communities. Ladbrokes have a very clear policy ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Joan Bakewell To Support Senior Railcard

Apr 05, 2013

Local MP Justin Tomlinson on Wednesday 20th March joined the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), Age UK and older people's campaigner Baroness Joan Bakewell at an event to celebrate the success of Senior Railcards. More people than ever aged 60 or over own the Railcard which was launched in 1975 and offers an third off the cost of most standard and first class train tickets on the National Rail network.New research by ATOC shows that over the last six years:- the number of people us...

Swindon Advertiser Article - 29th March 2013

Mar 29, 2013

Life is never simple for Swindon Town fans! And remember, the club’s future matters way beyond the die-hard supporters. 8 to 10,000 fans typically turn up for a home match, and when we reached the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley, over 30,000 people headed down the M4 to cheer the team on. The club itself employs hundreds of local people with many local businesses either supplying or supporting the club’s activities. Swindon Town FC is integral to our local sporting fabric, our free...

Swindon Advertiser Article - 22nd March 2013

Mar 29, 2013

As I predicted here last week, the Budget, set out by the Chancellor on Wednesday, was an Austerity Budget. It was prudent. Yet that is where my foresight ended for modest and reserved it was not. This Budget was bold. It dared, despite the severe financial constraints, to articulate a vision of a country that aspires to get on and where Government’s role is to help people do just that. This vision of an ‘aspiration nation’, goes straight to the heart of what Conservatives stand for. It...

Income Tax Cut For 81483 Local Residents

Mar 21, 2013

The amount people can earn before paying income tax - the personal allowance - will rise to £10,000 in April 2014. Hard working people in our region will be over £700 better off every year than when this Government came to office. Almost three million more of the lowest paid will pay no income tax at all. This tax cut will benefit an estimated 81,483 people in Swindon. In April 2014, nearly 1000 local people will be lifted out of income tax, taking the total number of people in Swindon lifted ou...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Parliamentary Showcase Of Video Games Industry

Mar 20, 2013

Justin today hosted a Parliamentary event that aimed to showcase some of the UK's most talented developers and studios in the video games industry. Organised by TIGA who represent the games industry, the event was a chance for MPs to see the enormous contribution the industry makes to the UK economy. The industry is worth billions to the UK economy and sales can reach nearly £3 billion a year. Some of the most successful titles have budgets to match Hollywood blockbusters, and can take hundred...

Justin Welcomes Boost For Swindon School Sport

Mar 20, 2013

Justin in goal at St Francis Primary School An extra £559,300 will go to primary schools across Swindon to transform school sport, improve coaching for the youngest pupils and inspire the Olympic and Paralympic stars of the future. London 2012 gave Britain a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire a nation to enjoy sport and the Government wants to embed that into the school day from an early age. The Prime Minister has announced a £150 million Olympic legacy fund to improve the quality of pro...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 15th March 2013

Mar 19, 2013

It is that time of year again where the lights at the Treasury burn into the early hours as the Chancellor puts the finishing touches to the Budget. With Budget Day less than a week away, the leaks would usually have begun. Not this year. This is a reflection of tough times. There is no money for 'media friendly' giveaways, no money to appease and no money to throw in hope at problems. This is not a Brown era Budget, but an Austerity era Budget. It will be modest, reserved and prudent.With our e...

MP Secures Key Deal For Local Enterprise Works

Mar 19, 2013

(From the Swindon Advertiser) A business that provides employment opportunities for disabled people is celebrating landing a major contract with one of the region's oldest timber companies.Jez Webb, a partner with HJ Webb and Son, has agreed an ongoing contract with SEQOL Enterprise Works to supply a specifically designed type of garden panel.Jez, who runs the family-owned business at its Shrivenham headquarters with three other partners, said the company was highly impressed by the quality of w...