News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Supports Uplands Enterprise Trust Coffee Morning

Mar 07, 2022

North Swindon Justin Tomlinson joined local councillors to support Uplands Enterprise Trust's fundraising coffee morning. Held at the Orbital Shopping Centre, the coffee morning was raising money for UET's work to support young people with disabilities develop key life and employment skills. As well as the usual cakes and busicuits, there were a number of other items for sale which had been designed and made by young people from UET - including printed tote bags, scented candles and rag wreath...

Justin Meets Members Of The Ukrainian Community

Mar 04, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinsin met with members of the Ukrainian Community to express his support for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia. Justin Tomlinson said: "I am so grateful for the Ukrainian & Polish communities for meeting with me today. We discussed the ongoing conflict and together we are: Working to establish a coordinated, local response to the humanitarian crisis, by working with Swindon Borough Council, local businesses, volunteers & others to process donatio...

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Will Do Everything We Can To Support Ukraine

Mar 04, 2022

Today I am meeting members of the Ukrainian community in Swindon to discuss action the Government is taking to support Ukraine. I will make sure that their concerns are heard at the highest levels. The ongoing situation is deeply disturbing, and the UK along with its allies must do everything it can to make sure Russia's oppressive dictator fails. Everything it can, without risking a Nuclear War. Which is the stark reality that the world is currently facing. How do we do this? Firstly, the Gov...

Update On Support To Ukraine

Mar 03, 2022

I wanted to provide a further update on the ongoing situation in addition to the one I provided on Monday Sanctions Firstly, it is simply not true to say that the UK Government is not doing all that it can, or that sanctions are ineffective. The economic sanctions imposed on Russia are already proving effective, especially those taken against the Russian central bank. The Russian economy is collapsing with £250 billion wiped off the Russian stock market, and the rouble has plummeted. Russia’s ec...

Prime Minister Sets Out Plan For Living With COVID

Feb 22, 2022

The Prime Minister has outlined the Government's plan for living with Covid-19, and plans to end all remaining domestic Covid-19 regulations – using the strong protections we have built up against the virus to safely restore people’s freedoms. Vaccines will remain the first line of defence against Covid-19 as the Prime Minister sets out the Government’s plans to live with and manage the virus. The UK was the first country in the world to authorise the use of the Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca va...

Justin Meets With Local Guide Unit

Feb 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson enjoyed an interesting event with local guides to discuss democracy in the UK, and his work representing North Swindon. Justin attended the Guide meeting at the St Andrews Methodist Church and spoke to them about how he got into politics, what life is like in Westminster, and why it is important young people are involved in politics. After the opening remarks, Justin took questions from the Guides covering a variety of issues. Justin Tomlinson said: “It is so ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Russia's Actions Threaten Stability In Eastern Europe

Feb 18, 2022

The Government has launched a 'Way to Work’ initiative, which is a national effort to help half a million jobseekers find work in the next five months. This scheme builds on the Government’s £400 billion Plan for Jobs, which has been successful in supporting jobs and livelihoods during the pandemic. As the economy continues to rebound and grow, there are still around 1.2 million vacancies currently available and many of those vacancies are in sectors which are vital for our recovery. Simultaneo...

More Support For Domestic Abuse Victims To Rebuild Their Lives

Feb 15, 2022

Domestic abuse victims and their children will receive extra support to help them rebuild their lives in a safe environment, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced today. A further £125 million will be handed to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital support services including healthcare, social workers and benefits. Interpreters, immigration advice, drug or alcohol support and other...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Government Plans Will Tackle The NHS Covid Backlog

Feb 11, 2022

As we return towards normality, we have set out an ambitious plan to tackle the pressures and waiting times that have built up in the NHS – with services and care impacted by Covid. The Government has set out a £36bn programme of investment over the next three years, focusing on four key areas of delivery: increasing capacity, prioritising diagnosis and treatment, transforming the way elective care is provided, addressing health disparities across the country. One way we can address the backlog ...

Government Outlines £36billion Plan To Tackle NHS Backlog

Feb 08, 2022

The Government has announced its plan to tackle the backlog in planned hospital care caused by Covid-19, and to transform elective care for patient - backed by £36billion of funding The NHS Delivery Plan For Tackling the COVID-19 Backlog of Elective Care set out the action the Government is taking to support out healh and care systems as they recover from the disrupstion caused by Covid-19, and to deliver necessary reforms that are important to its long term future. Throughout the pandemic the ...