News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Joins Trust STFC To Talk About Football In Swindon

Sep 09, 2015

Local MP and football fan Justin Tomlinson joined the Swindon Town Supporters Trust for one of their regular board meetings last week, as they discussed a variety of issues including supporter involvement in football clubs and disability access to stadiums.Justin had spoken to Sports Minister Tracey Crouch before the meeting in order to provide an update for the trust on a variety of different issues and was able to give an update on the work that they have been doing collectively to improve dis...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 4th September

Sep 07, 2015

The bank holiday is over and September is upon us already as we are busily asking ourselves where the summer has gone. The new school term has begun, much to the relief of many parents, and the shops will soon be filled with the next wave of seasonal merchandise. Of course this also means the end of the Parliamentary recess as MPs will be returning to Westminster next week. For me, this week has involved a lot of swotting as I prepare for Oral Questions which are taking place on the very firs...

Justin Cuts The Ribbon At New Barbers

Sep 07, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP joined in the celebrations at The Cut, the new barbers shop which has opened on Thames Avenue. The family run business has been set-up by Biagio Mazzotta, who did all of the building work and installation himself, with the support of his family. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It's great to see new businesses setting up shop and providing a service for local residents. I know a lot of the residents living by Thames Avenue will be grateful to have a barbers shop close by and I will...

Local MP Helps Spread The News About Swindon's Talking Newspaper

Sep 02, 2015

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has visited and been interviewed by the Swindon & District Talking Newspaper. The Talking Newspaper gives blind and visually impaired listeners the chance to keep in touch with what's going on in the local community through a two hour weekly recording that is sent out to 190 regular listeners across Swindon. The recording contains local news items from the Swindon Advertiser, as well as interviews, information on local sport and history, and information produced sp...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 28th August

Sep 02, 2015

Reading the Swindon Advertiser is something that we take for granted. Whether we're scanning through the paper or reading the news online; it is a daily routine that most of us do without a second thought. Myself included until I visited the Swindon & District Talking Newspaper. The Talking Newspaper gives blind and visually impaired listeners the chance to keep in touch with what's going on in the local community through a two hour weekly recording that is sent out to 190 regular listeners ...

Justin Joins Working Links To Talk Social Inclusion

Sep 02, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has visited Working Links in Swindon, the leading provider of services to help people find work and prevent social exclusion. The company works across the whole of the UK in prisons and communities, to help people who have become socially excluded - whether it's getting someone off benefits into long-term unemployment, or supporting people with convictions to turn their life around. Working Links provide the skills, expertise and knowledge in a commercial envi...

North Swindon MP Visits Local Provider TBG Learning

Sep 02, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has visited TBG Learning in Swindon, a local provider of the Government's Work Programme which provides a range of support, guidance and employability training to unemployed people in the area to help get people into work.Justin chatted to staff at the Swindon branch to hear about how they work with people to help them find sustainable employment by supporting them through the job search and application process. By providing specialist support, information, advice and...

Local MPs Join Forces To Visit Innovate UK

Aug 27, 2015

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have paid a visit to Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency based in Swindon. Sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Innovate UK is an executive non-departmental body public body that works with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.Since 2007, Innovate UK have invested over £1.5 billion in innovation, matched by a further £1.5...

Local MP Hands Over The Keys To Madge's New Motability Car

Aug 23, 2015

Minister for Disabled People and MP for North Swindon, Justin Tomlinson, has presented the keys of a new Motability Scheme car to his constituent, Madge Trinder.The presentation took place at Hyundai dealership Pebley Beach in Paddington Drive. Despite Madge, 76, having arthritis in one one shoulder and two hip replacements, she enjoys an active life in the community, and sees her new car as essential to remain mobile.Madge collected the keys of a Hyundai i10 that she will lease for three years....

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 21st August

Aug 23, 2015

This year’s summer recess has been slightly different for me. Although I have still been busy visiting local charities, businesses and organisations, as well as speaking to residents; I have also been wearing my Ministerial hat on a number of occasions.In particular last week I was asked to do all of the national media for the new employment figures on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. It was an extremely hectic morning as I appeared live on Sky News, ITV News and BBC News, as well...