News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 16th December

Dec 16, 2016

My office is a hive of activity throughout December, with lots of charities and community groups making the most of our community space. As I write this the office currently resembles a sorting office thanks to the North Swindon Scouts busily sorting their Christmas post. In 1981 the Government announced that charities could deliver Christmas cards during the period November 25th to January 1st and make a small charge for this service. In the weeks that lead up to Christmas thousands of Scouts,...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Lowest Unemployment In Over 10 years

Dec 14, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the news that unemployment across the UK remains at the lowest rate for over a decade – down nearly 900,000 since 2010 – according to the latest set of labour market figures out today, with 216,000 more people back in work in the South West since 2010 including almost 9,000 more people in work across Swindon. In Swindon, the number of people claiming the key out of work benefits has also fallen by 62% since 2010. This means that unemployment across Swindon stands...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Local Scouts To Community Office For Scout Post Sorting

Dec 14, 2016

In 1981 the Government announced that charities could deliver Christmas cards during the period November 25th to January 1st and make a small charge for this service. In the weeks that lead up to Christmas thousands of Scouts, Leaders, Parents and Committee Members take on the responsible job of delivering Christmas Card Post that has been stamped with Scout stamps and posted in Scout posting boxes.This year, the North Swindon Scouts have been utilising the community space at Justin Tomlinson MP...

Justin Calls On Young People In North Swindon To Get Involved With #MyScienceInquiry

Dec 13, 2016

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has created an open opportunity for the science community, schools, colleges, and the wider public to suggest science and technology areas for scrutiny.The cross-party committee MPs exists to examine government policy on science and technology issues, and wants to gather suggestions for topics for its next inquiry.The Committee is asking for suggestions either in the form of a written submission via its website or a short video tweeted with t...

Local MP Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Swindon Wildcats

Dec 13, 2016

Sports fan and local MP Justin Tomlinson has joined the Mayor of Swindon for a celebratory game at Swindon Wildcats to celebrate the clubs 30th anniversary.On Sunday night, the current Wildcats team took on the Legends as the 2800 capacity arena at the Link Centre, where the Wildcats have been playing their home games since their inception in 1986. The club are a professional ice hockey team based in Swindon who are members of the English Premier Ice Hockey League (EPIHL).Justin who is a huge fa...

North Swindon MP Backs Pledge For The Environment

Dec 13, 2016

Last month, Justin Tomlinson MP signed Greener UK’s Pledge for the Environment, along with 140 MP’s to ensure and build on protections for the environment.Greener UK who launched the pledge are a coalition of 13 environmental organisations; including the WWF, Greenpeace, Woodland Trust and others are advocating for MP’s to support the current environmental protections and build on them as the country leaves the European Union. Brexit will give the UK the opportunity to build and strengthen our c...

Justin Opens Orbital Shopping Park Christmas Fair

Dec 13, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson joined the brilliant Uplands choir on Friday to officially open the Christmas fair at the Orbital Shopping Park.The choir sung a mixture of Christmas carols and popular Christmas songs, from 'O Come All Ye Faithful' to Shakin’ Stevens!The market has a range of local vendors selling food, drink and festive treats. Local residents are urged to pay a visit to peruse the food offerings while listening to local school choirs sing festive favourites and pick up some locally m...

Local MP Thanks North Swindon Residents For Generous Donations To Salvation Army Christmas Appeal

Dec 12, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has thanked local Swindon residents for their generosity in participating in his Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Justin asked people at the beginning of November to donate new gifts for vulnerable young people who won’t be having the same happy time as most this Christmas. Over the course of the past month, an amazing total of 76 separate gifts were donated to Justin’s office. These were dropped off at the Salvation Army over the weekend and they have sent the following ...

Justin Speaks To Local Businesses About Future Developments

Dec 12, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has spoken to local businesses at a breakfast seminar hosted by the group Swindon Action for Property at Thrings Solicitors. The aim of the group is to ensure that Swindon meets its enormous potential as a thriving economic town by continuing to develop and expand. The events offer local professionals the opportunity to meet with important speakers, and discuss issues including property and promoting business.The theme of the breakfast was the future development of Swindon an...

North Swindon MP Joins In Feline Festivities

Dec 12, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined other politicians at a parliamentary reception to celebrate the work of Cats Protection and help the charity come up with names for unwanted cats that come into its care.Cats Protection is the UK’s largest cat charity, helping around 200,000 cats every year through a network of over 250 voluntary-run branches and 32 centres.The event, held in the House of Commons, was designed to highlight the charity’s work in campaigning on issues affecting cat welfare ...