News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP Questions Minister of State for Disabled People

Feb 07, 2022

Justin Tomlinson MP took the opportunity during today's Department of Work and Pensions Questions in Parliament to question the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work on her work with regional stakeholder networks in informing the government's disability policies. Justin Tomlinson MP asked: "In addition to the minster's vital work with leading health and disabilty charities, can the minister confirm she is fully engaged with the regional stakeholder networks to make sure tha...

North Swindon MP Highlights Focus On World Cancer Day

Feb 04, 2022

Justin Tomlinson MP has once again been speaking out, raising awareness for the upcoming World Cancer Day again this year. Justin has joined various cancer charities including Macmillan Cancer Support and C.A.L.M whom he has campaigned with since 2010, as they promote the day. Justin Tomlinson MP said: “I have been honoured since 2010 and before that as a local councillor to stand with amazing charities like Macmillan and others, who support the people affected by cancer across the UK. World Ca...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Churchward School

Feb 04, 2022

Justin met with students from Churchward School in Tadpole Garden Village, taking questions and having a discussion with students about his role as an MP. Justin gave a speech on his role as an MP and how he splits his time between Swindon and Westminster, before opening up the floor to questions from the pupils, which were varied and covered all sorts of topics from education, the government's Covid response, foreign policy and China, and the quirks of Parliament and old laws. Following this, J...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Swift Action Being Taken On Cost Of Living

Feb 04, 2022

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we are faced with global inflation caused by the world economy beginning its recovery. As economies are re-opening following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, people are spending again leading to higher demand – especially for goods, rather than services – whilst factories are trying to get back to normal production, meaning lower supply. That therefore means higher prices for ordinary goods such as food and clothing. Pressure is also being dri...

Justin Hails Latest Announcements On Great Western Hospital’s Expansion

Feb 01, 2022

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has been praising the latest news from Great Western Hospital, which includes work beginning on a new Urgent Treatment Centre, a Energy Centre and a brand-new Radiotherapy Centre. The North Swindon MP and his South Swindon colleague Sir Robert Buckland MP have been among the biggest advocates for the hospital’s expansion with new services and treatment centres. Both MP's played a major role in securing additional funding over the years, such as the increase in ...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Latest Announcements That Go ‘Further And Faster’ To Maximise The Benefits Of Brexit

Jan 31, 2022

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the recent announcements by the Government that they will be bringing forward the ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill’ to Parliament this week. The Bill with end the special status of EU laws, enabling any British Government to more easily remove or amend unnecessary regulations. The announcements cover a major cross-government drive to cut £1 billion of red tape for businesses and improve regulation, and come 2 years to the day that the UK formally left the EU. Justin...

Justin Meets With The Towns Fund Board To Discuss Town Centre Regeneration

Jan 28, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met the with Towns Fund Board for an update on the work to support the town centre. With many High Streets and town centres struggling due to changing shopping habits, the Government has been working to support bueinesses in these areas. Nationally we have extended the Business Rates Relief and frozen the Business Rates multiplier. There are growing calls for a modest online sales tax to go further on Business Rates and support the High Street, something I ha...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Constructive Campaign Saves Highworth Gold Course

Jan 28, 2022

If you have been to Highworth over the last few weeks, you won't have failed to notice the “Save Highworth Golf Course” signs across the town and surrounding area in response to plans to build 300 houses on the old golf course. I know how important the old golf course is to the town - as demonstrated by the 4,500 people who signed a petition to express their concerns and objections to the plans. When it comes to planning and development, I have always tried to be constructive and pragmatic - I...

Justin Asks Department For Transport For Update On DVLA Delays

Jan 25, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has received an update from the Department for Transport, following questions he raised concerning delays at the DVLA. Drivers across the country have been left frustrated with delays to the processing of their driving licence applications and renewals. The delays were caused by social distancing rules which meant fewer people on site to process the 60,000 pieces of mail received by the DVLA every day - including driving licence and renewal applications. These ...

Justin Joins GEL Studios To Announce Winner Of Bespoke Website

Jan 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined GEL Studios as it presented a bespoke website worth over £5,000 to not-for-profit organisation Swindon Sisters Alliance. Justin sat on the judging panel that helped decided the winner from a shorlist of other local charity and community organisations. Other members of the panel included, CEO of Swindon Town Football Club, Rob Angus, Angela Atkinson, Swindon 105.5 Station Manager, Shirley Ludford and New Elements, Rod Hebden. Swindon Sisters Alliance is a...