News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 21st February

Feb 23, 2014

Last week Robert Buckland and I had the pleasure of welcoming the Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, to Swindon. This was a formal visit to meet with the County Court staff, and the Probation Team, both on the frontline dealing with criminals. Whilst we have seen a welcome 9% fall in crime in Swindon since 2010, there remains a real challenge with repeat offenders so it was fascinating to look at ways we are seeking to break the cycle of criminal dependency. This will rely on a robust, chall...

Justin Joins Environment Minister For Opening Of New Energy Recovery Facility

Feb 23, 2014

Environment Minister George Eustice MP has joined Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland to officially open the town's mechanised waste to energy recovery facility The Minister heard how residents currently separate about 50 per cent of waste - glass, paper and plastic - for kerbside collection, recycling and resale back into industry. However every day between 150 to 200 tons of rubbish is picked up from households which, until the opening of the new facility, went into landfill. Tr...

Justin Backs The FA's Commitment To Grassroots Football In Swindon

Feb 21, 2014

Last week, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined The FA for an exhibition in Parliament to show MPs how the organisation supports grassroots football in England. As a not-for-profit organisation, The FA generates revenue from the England teams, The FA Cup and Wembley Stadium and invests £50 million each year in the grassroots game.This money goes towards investing in programmes for children, including The FA Tesco Skills Programme which delivers coaching in primary schools, investing in disab...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 14th February

Feb 17, 2014

This week the CBI announced record high confidence for businesses who export, with 72% expecting an increase in turnover in the next quarter. This is crucial to the long-term economic plan as we seek to rebalance the economy and continue to provide new jobs in the growing economy. The Government has set an ambitious target of exporting £1tn per year by 2020, compared to the current value of £498bn. We have already been able to treble exports to countries like China, Brazil and India. However our...

Local MP Backs Retailers To Hit Ambitious Energy & Waste Targets

Feb 13, 2014

The UK retail industry has signed up to a range of ambitious targets for reducing its impact on the environment, having beaten the previous targets across all areas. The targets were unveiled during an event in Parliament, hosted by North Swindon MP and Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Retail, Justin Tomlinson.Commitments announced at the event include a collective pledge to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 25 per cent by 2020, putting the industry well on course to meet the ...

Justin Hosts British Heart Foundation's First Pop-Up Store in Westminster

Feb 13, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, supported the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by hosting the charities first ever pop-up shop in the Palace of Westminster. The North Swindon MP met shop staff and volunteers to hear how BHF shops raise vital funds for life-saving research. During the visit, Justin added his voice to the call for people to Ramp up the Red this February. During February, the BHF are urging the public to Ramp up the Red by wearing something red, hosting a red-themed party, or baking some...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 7th February

Feb 12, 2014

Three and a half years ago this week, I first spoke in Parliament on the subject of our much loved community libraries in a Westminster Hall debate on their future. As the former Lead Member for Leisure, Recreation & Culture, which included libraries, on Swindon Borough Council, it was with exceptional pride that the first debate I called in Parliament should was on libraries. Even since then, I have been a champion in Parliament of protecting and enhancing library services. Having been a ...

Montague Tomlinson Nominated For Battersea "Purr Minister" Competition

Feb 12, 2014

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have launched the 'Westminster Purr Minister' competition to help raise the profile of their work in Parliament. MPs and Lords cats' have been nominated to take part in an online competition running until 13th February. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "I am chuffed that my cat Montague "Monty" Tomlinson has been nominated for this inaugural competition. This is a fun way to help showcase the fantastic work Battersea do, and I know from having adopted my own rescue dog, Sus...

Justin Visits Morden Primary School To Pass Parliamentary Bill

Feb 12, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP recently visited Moredon Primary School to give an assembly and give the school the opportunity to pass its very own Parliamentary School Bill. Justin outlined the campaign that he focused on in Parliament - school libraries, school sport and financial education for young people, all of which the children thought were good campaigns. Students then voted on which area they wanted to bring forward a Bill on - with school sport winning by an overwhelming majority. One side of th...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 31st January

Feb 05, 2014

This week we have seen Sky Sports News presenter Charlie Webster embark on her very own Big Challenge. She is running 250 miles, visiting 40 football clubs in seven days, to raise money for the charity Women’s Aid and highlight domestic abuse. That is staggeringly more than seven marathons in seven days, I’ll certainly never complain again if I feel tired in a mere football match! As I write this article she has already covered 100 miles, battling blisters, swellings, stomach upsets, visits to h...