News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Meets Persimmon Homes To Discuss Local Developments

Feb 23, 2024

North Swindon MP met with representatives from Persimmon Homes to discuss their developments in Swindon. Key on the agenda was Persimmon's Kingsdown development, which was granted planning permission in December. The 1,552 house development will also include a primary school, a village centre for shops, sports facilities and open green spaces. In addition to this the group also discussed Persimmon's Stanton Chase development just outside Kingsdown and Stratton. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "I ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - 23rd February 2024

Feb 23, 2024

As I am sure many readers will have seen in the national news, Wednesday in the House of Commons descended into chaos. Even the most experienced journalists were struggling to explain how and why events unfolded as they did. I will try my best! On Wednesday, after PMQ’s, it was an ‘Opposition Day’ debate – these are shared between all opposition parties, with Labour as the largest opposition party getting the most days, and in Wednesday’s case, it was the turn of the SNP. They then choose eit...

Justin Meets With Highworth Warneford School Following Its Addition To The Park Academy Trust

Feb 21, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with representatives from Highworth Warneford following its addition to The Park Academy Trust (TPAT). Highworth Warneford joined TPAT in September, becomming the third secondary school to join the trust - and the second to join in the last year. The relationship will see better collaboration between the schools within TPAT in the form of extra resources, staff development and financial efficiencies. During the meeting the group discussed the process of join...

Justin Joins Bicycle Association To Get Children Cycling

Feb 20, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson continued his work to get young people fitter and healthier at an event in Parliament to promote children’s cycling. Justin joined the Bicycle Association and representatives from children’s organisations to support it’s ‘Back Children Cycling’ campaign, which aims to ensure that every child has access to cycling. Research suggests that 1 in 4 children don’t have access to bikes, and just 22% of children in the UK cycled regularly last year, down from 27.5% in 2...

Justin Meets Youth Support Charity

Feb 19, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with representatives from UK Youth and STEP Swindon to discuss their work to support young people in Swindon. UK Youth is a charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We engage with and capture insights from a wide range of youth organisations in our UK Movement, an open network of over 8,000 youth organisations and nation partners who collectively reach an estimated 5.3 mi...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Children Put On A Professional Quality Performance

Feb 16, 2024

During school holidays, I like to visit and support many of the local organisations and clubs who put on activities for young people. On Wednesday I had the real pleasure of watching the Rising Aspirations Academy of Performing Arts performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland – The Pop Musical’ at the Wyvern Theatre. This was a two-hour show performed by students aged between 4 and 18, following 12 weeks of extensive rehearsals. What an amazing opportunity for all the students to firstly enter via the...

Justin Visits New Blunsdon Housing Development

Feb 12, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined representatives from Backhouse to visit its new Blunsdon development. Backhouse is an independent house builder that focuses on medium sized developments across southern England - including sites in Blunsdon and Highworth. Justin enjoyed a tour of the site, including the show home and and houses under construction. The tour was also useful to see first-hand how the site will develop. Following the tour Justin sat down with representatives from Backhouse a...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Local Disabilities Charities Continue To Shape Government Policy

Feb 09, 2024

As Minister for Disabled People, one of my proudest achievements was leading on the Government’s National Disability Strategy - a cross-government effort to transform disabled people’s everyday lives. Building on the National Disability Strategy, the Government launched its Disability Action Plan earlier this week. This initiative is part of the Government’s long-term plan to help disabled people fulfil their potential whilst ensuring that nothing holds them back. Over 1,300 disabled people, the...

Justin Backs Lobular Breast Cancer Project

Feb 08, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has pledged his support to a proposed research project into lobular breast cancer. Lobular Breast cancer is the second most common breast cancer, and is more common than ovarian, skin kidney, brain, liver or pancreatic cancer. 1,000 people a day globally are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer is a disease that rarely shows on a mammogram. Currently it does not have its own specific treatment, despite being known since the mid 1970’s to act very differently to ...

Justin Welcomes Conservative Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan To Boost Access To NHS Dentistry

Feb 07, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry and deliver on the Prime Minister’s commitment to cut waiting lists. Backed by £200 million of new Government funding, the plan sets out a package of measures to deliver 2.5 million additional NHS dental appointments over the next 12 months, ensuring they are where they needed most, and expanding preventative care fo...