News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes New Plans To Reduce Stillbirths & Maternity Harm

Nov 29, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed a series of announcements by the Health Secretary to reduce instances of stillbirths and ensure that all cases are compassionately & independently reviewed.Thanks to the dedication and skill of NHS maternity teams, the vast majority of the roughly 700,000 babies born each year are delivered safely with high levels of satisfaction by parents. However, there is still too much avoidable harm and death – traumatic incidents too for the NHS staff involved.Every ch...

Local MP Meets With StreetGames To Discuss The Power Of Sport

Nov 29, 2017

North Swindon MP & Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Sport, Justin Tomlinson, has met with the StreetGames charity to explore innovative & sustainable ways to use the power of sport.The StreetGames charity was set up by half a dozen organizers of neighbourhood sports projects. In 2005 they came together to make sport more widely available for disadvantaged young people and to maximize the power of sport to change young lives and to change disadvantaged communities.It also wo...

Justin Welcomes Report That Highlights The Vital Role Of Commercial Radio

Nov 28, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the conclusions of a new report which finds that commercial radio news provides a vital and valued service to listeners, reinforcing radio’s position as the most reliable and trusted medium in an era of proliferating fake news.The report from Radiocentre, the industry body for commercial radio, was launched in the House of Commons. Breaking News: How listeners value commercial radio news explores the views of commercial radio listeners on different types of news...

Justin Tomlinson MP Launches His Christmas Appeal

Nov 28, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has launched his Christmas appeal to bring Christmas cheer to someone who may be experiencing loneliness this Christmas.Christmas is usually a time for family and friends, but unfortunately many people find themselves alone over the festive period. Inspired by Age UK, Justin is asking residents to demonstrate the season of goodwill by donating a gift to someone who may be experiencing loneliness.If you would like to donate a gift, simply wrap it and bring it alo...

Justin Meets The Stars Of Swindon-Based UK Space Agency

Nov 27, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson paid an exciting visit to the UK Space Agency last week - a site which many people don’t realise is based in Swindon at Polaris House.The Space Agency are responsible for all strategic decisions on the UK civil space programme as well as providing a voice for UK space ambitions. Justin met with CEO, Graham Turnock as well as other members of staff who are part of the 120 person team at Polaris House, a team which has grown from just 20 people when Justin first visited t...

North Swindon MP Supports Annual Carers Rights Day

Nov 27, 2017

North Swindon MP and former Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson, has spoken at the annual Carers Rights Day event hosted by the Swindon Carers Centre.Carers Rights Day is an annual event which raises awareness of the needs & rights of carers and makes carers aware of where they can get the help and support they are entitled too.Susanna Jones, Swindon Carers Centre CEO, said, “It is vital carers have their expertise and voice recognised and heard to influence the development of serv...

Swindon Advertiser Column: We Are Laying The Foundations Of A Britain Fit For The Future

Nov 27, 2017

On Wednesday the Chancellor Phillip Hammond put forward the Government’s annual Budget plans.The Budget day is one of the most exciting days in Parliament. MPs arrive extra early in the morning to reserve their seat in the chamber whilst there is extensive media speculation about what will be announced and then a race to scrutinise the details. Our strong economy is not only delivering record employment but also additional money for: UK infrastructure, our NHS, Education, support for 1st time b...

North Swindon MP Joins Celebrations As Zurich Wins National Responsible Business Award

Nov 23, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that Zurich has won the National Responsible Business Champion award at an event in Parliament.The prestigious honour, for which Justin nominated Zurich, is awarded to businesses for supporting their local community; investing in healthy workplaces; offering apprenticeships and training to all age groups; promoting equality and diversity in the workplace, including offering disabled people work opportunities; and monitoring suppliers’ actio...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes A Budget To Make Britain Fit For The Future

Nov 23, 2017

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the budget announced yesterday by the Chancellor Phillip Hammond, in which he set out his plans to lay the foundations for a Britain fit for the future – investing for the long-term while supporting families and businesses and setting a path to a more prosperous Britain.The key points include: Supporting families in their everyday lives, increasing the National Living Wage by above inflation, cutting income tax by raising the personal allowance, ...

Justin Hosts Event In Parliament To Discuss Tackling Physical Inactivity

Nov 23, 2017

North Swindon MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Sport, Justin Tomlinson, has hosted a major event in Parliament in collaboration with UKActive to discuss tackling physical inactivity.UKActive are a not-for-profit body comprised of members and partners from across the UK active lifestyle sector. It provides services and facilitates partnerships for a broad range of organisations, all of which support the vision of more people, more active, more often to improve the health of t...