News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Welcomes Multi-Million Pound Mead Way Improvement Announcement

Nov 01, 2017

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed a multi-million pound investment to improve Swindon’s roads.Mead Way will benefit from £2.5m grant from the Government’s National Productivity Investment Fund, as well as £1.5m from contributions made by developers as part of planning permissions granted in the area.The road has suffered from congestion and delays, and the money hopes to improve this inconvenience. Work planned on the road includes improvements to two junctions and widening the ro...

North Swindon MP Catches Up With Zurich In Parliament

Oct 31, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has caught up with local employers Zurich Insurance in Parliament.Zurich employs hundreds of people in the UK including at its Swindon offices at the Tri Centre and plays a major role in the local and national economy.During the meeting Zurich and Justin discussed the ongoing Brexit process as well as other bits of legislation as part of a general catch up. Justin has previously worked with Zurich on the campaign to introduce financial education into the National Curric...

Local MP Meets Prince's Trust To Discuss Support For Young People

Oct 31, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has met with the Prince's Trust to discuss their ongoing work to support young and vulnerable people across the community.The Prince's Trust began in 1976, when HRH The Prince of Wales had a bold idea. Having completed his duty in the Royal Navy, His Royal Highness became dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. He founded His Trust to deliver on that commitment.Justin has been an avid support of the Trust for a number of years a...

Swindon Advertiser Column: Events Like This Will Give People The Skills To Save A Life

Oct 30, 2017

I was delighted to see so many members of the public attend my CPR event last week. In fact, so many turned up eager to learn such a valuable skill that there was a rush to find extra CPR mannequins! My involvement with the British Heart Foundation is deeply personal. When I was twelve I was with my father when he suffered a cardiac arrest and sadly passed away. This is why, since my election in 2010, I have worked closely with the BHF to promote its ambition of creating a nation of lifesavers, ...

North Swindon MP Welcomes New Leisure Discount For Carers

Oct 27, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that carers in Swindon will receive a discount on at Better Leisure Centres.Justin brought together Swindon Carers Centre and Better Leisure to introduce a 20% discount on Health and Fitness memberships.There are 21,000 carers in Swindon, including 900 young carers. Swindon Carers Centre works to support around 4,000 carers.The gym membership will allow them to use the facilities and classes at the Oasis, Link Centre, Haydon Centre, Health ...

Local MP Helps Launch New Fleet Of Buses For Town

Oct 27, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the launch of Swindon’s new fleet of buses.Go Ahead bus company have invested £2 million on 13 new buses for Swindon bus users. The fleet of new buses come equipped with free WIFI and USB ports to charge mobile phones.One of the biggest talking points of the new Scarborough built buses has been the new social seating area at the back to encourage passengers to talk to each other.Instead of rows of seats at the back, a circle of seats have been installed. Th...

Justin Welcomes News Tax Gap Reaches Record Low

Oct 27, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that unpaid tax is at a record low.The Treasury announced today that the tax gap, difference between the tax due and that collected by the HMRC, fell to 6% for 2015-2016.The UK is a world leader on tax compliance, and is the only country to measure and publish tax gaps every year covering both direct and indirect taxes.In the last seven years, 75 measures have been introduced to reduce tax evasion, avoidance and non-compliance.These measure...

Local MP To Host Event On Digital Safety & Scam Awareness

Oct 24, 2017

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, is joining with Barclays Bank to educate people about digital safety and scam awareness.Justin is hosting an event in his community office, in conjunction with Barclays, to help people understand the types of fraud and scam that might target them.The event is being held at Justin’s community office at the Orbital Shopping Park on Thursday November 2nd from 6pm – 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn how to improve their digital security and scam awar...

Justin Hails Success Of Second Annual Jobs Fair

Oct 24, 2017

Well over a hundred people attended the second annual Orbital Centre Jobs Fair at Justin Tomlinson’s community office on Saturday.Employers from retail, healthcare and office sectors had stalls offering jobseekers advice and potential employment opportunities. There was also a representative from the Jobs Centre who was on hand to talk to those who had any queries.Since 2010, unemployment in Swindon has fallen by a staggering 60%. That is great progress but there is still a way to go which is wh...

AUDIO: Justin Discusses His Personal Experience Of CPR & Emergency Life Saving Skills

Oct 23, 2017

Justin joins BBC Radio Wiltshire to discuss his very personal experience which has driven him to campaign on behalf of the British Heart Foundation for a nation of lifesavers.