News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Hears About Exciting Swindon Town FC Museum

Jun 20, 2023

For Father’s Day a copy of the Panini UK Football, 1978 to 1985 book was ordered from Berts Books in Old Town. Much to my wife’s despair, I am not just a football fan, but to be honest a football geek. I am forever ordering old football programmes, pictures, and odd bits of memorabilia. In my Parliamentary office (where my wife insists most of is moved to!) I even have a book on ‘Dugouts’ from around the UK, something I suspect had a very small print run! Anyway, when the invite came from th...

Justin Joins Carers Walk 2023 Event

Jun 19, 2023

National Carer’s Week was kicked off in Swindon with the annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ event in Swindon Town Centre and was joined by North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, as well as South Swindon MP, Sir Robert Buckland. The walk raises money and awareness for carers in Swindon and related charities. It is the sixth time the event has run with both local MP’s. Starting at the Pilgrim Centre, the route continues through the Town Centre before concluding for entertainment and refreshments for th...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Carers Week A Fantastic Opportunity To Recognise Work Of Unpaid Carers

Jun 16, 2023

Following on from last week’s speech in Parliament regarding children’s literacy and access to books, I was delighted to launch the Summer Reading Challenge in Parliament this week – something I have done for the last eight years. There can often be a dip in children’s reading level during the summer holidays, and the Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic initiative designed to encourage all primary-age children to keep reading for fun throughout the summer break. The theme of this year’s ch...

Justin Pays A Visit To The Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool

Jun 15, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool to hear more about the great work they do supporting patient rehabilitation through hydrotherapy. Based in Jeffries Avenue, the centre has now been open for 44 years, typically providing support to 700 patients a week across Swindon and Wiltshire. As a fully accessible site with one of the largest hoist systems in the South of England, which can take users to showers, toilets and directly into the pool itself, they support u...

Video: Justin Champions Children's Access To Books

Jun 13, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has championed children's access to books in Parliament. Justin spoke in a Westminster Hall debate focusing on the issue of childrens access to books. During the speech he outlined four areas which he believes should be a focus to improve access to books: supporting school libraries, engaging volunteers, encouraging libraries to be accessible to families, and working with new parents so that reading begins at an early stage.

Justin Enjoys William Morris Primary School Summer Festival

Jun 13, 2023

Justin Tomlinson MP attended the William Morris Primary School Summer Festival on Sunday which was organised by the Parent Teacher Association. The PTA puts events on all year to raise money for additional school projects with the most recent fundraising target set for a new summer canopy for the playground. Justin enjoyed browsing all of the stalls and chatting to staff & parents. Future PTA events include an Ice Cream Friday and Summer disco for pupils!

Swindon Advertiser Column - Work To Support Children's Literacy Continues

Jun 09, 2023

Many of you will know that one topic I have been particularly keen to promote in Parliament is the power of books in changing lives and the importance of literacy in a child’s development. As part of my work to champion this important cause, I spoke this week in a Parliamentary debate on improving children’s access to books. I have been active on this issue throughout my entire time in politics, as a Borough Councillor and as a MP. I was proud to have chaired the all-party group for libraries i...

Justin Meets With The Marine Conservation Society For World Ocean Day

Jun 07, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined The Women’s Institute and The Marine Conservation Society to learn more about common forms of microplastic pollution. The event, held in Westminster, was part of World Oceans Day, which aims to raise awareness of our oceans and marine wildlife. The focus of the event was the effect that micro-plastics have on our oceans. It’s estimated that 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year, with nearly a million tonnes going into the sea as “primary...

Justin Introduces The Bookseller's Association To Popular Swindon Independent Bookshop Owner

Jun 06, 2023

Following the recent Parliamentary debate on ‘Children’s Access to Books’, Justin agreed to meet with the Booksellers Association to discuss further the role of local bookshops. Justin also invited Alex of Swindon’s Bert’s Books to join the meeting and provide his local expertise. The Booksellers Association provides a vital service to their members: both established booksellers and new entrants/ start-ups. They provide support and advice on how to buy stock, insurance matters, best practice on ...

Video: Health Secretary Confirms Recent Government Investment Is A Record For Swindon Health Services

Jun 06, 2023

Earlier this week the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay MP, confirmed that the £49 million Government funding for the A&E expansion, and new Urgent Treatment (UTC) and Radiotherapy Centres was a record investment in Swindon healthcare facilities. Health Secretary Steve Barclay MP said: “I am very happy to confirm that it is the largest investment in Swindon facilities. My hon. Friend is right to draw the House’s attention to the £26 million investment in A&E and the £23 millio...