News - Justin Tomlinson

Robins' Legend Alun "Rosco" Rossitor Supports Justin's Campaign

May 02, 2015

Speedway Manager, Alun Rossitor, has become the latest high-profile Swindonian to throw his support behind the re-election campaign of Conservative candidate, Justin Tomlinson.As the Councillor for Abbey Meads, Justin secured the future of the Abbey Stadium when it faced closure, and as North Swindon's MP he has worked closely with "Rosco" to support the redevelopment of the site to make it into a truly world-class facility; securing the long-term future of speedway in Swindon. Alun & Justin...

Olive Tree Cafe Manager Backs Justin

May 01, 2015

Charity cafe manager, Phyllida Richards, has thrown her support behind Justin Tomlinson's campaign for re-election.The cafe, which provides a working environment for people who suffer from, or are recovering from, mental illnesses, gives individuals an opportunity to develop the confidence and skills they need in order to equip them for mainstream employment.Phyllida said: "Justin has supported the cafe from the very beginning - not just as an MP but as a loyal customer also. He recently opened ...

Chair Of Swindon Business Wise Endorses Justin's Re-Election Campaign

Apr 29, 2015

Nigel Pursall is a local business owner and the Chair of Swindon Business Wise. Business Wise is a Swindon-based organisation, made up of business owners and trades people, that works to support local companies who are looking to reach new clients. Each week, the group meets to discuss the issues impacting on local businesses before companies from the town have the opportunity to highlight their work. In turn, Business Wise will help to assist the firm to grown and recommend new opportunities.Ni...

Prime Minister Launches Conservative Election Manifesto In Swindon

Apr 18, 2015

Prime Minister & Conservative Party leader, David Cameron, has joined members of the Cabinet, and local candidates Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland for the launch of the party's national manifesto in Swindon.The launch, held at the new £10 million Universal Technical College, saw hundreds of local supporters including teachers, business owners and students. During the event, senior members of the Cabinet highlighted the successes of Conservatives in Government. Education Secretary, N...

William Hague Visits Swindon To Endorse Justin & Robert

Apr 13, 2015

Former Conservative Leader, William Hague became the latest senior politician to visit Swindon to endorse the campaign to re-elect Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland. Hague visited the Pebley Beach Garage to speak with former apprentices who have benefitted from the Conservatives’ successful apprenticeship programme as well as supporting the local Conservative candidates ahead of next month’s vote. Justin and Robert have actively supported the apprenticeship programme across Swindon, encouragi...

Justin Launches Re-Election Campaign

Apr 06, 2015

Now that the General Election campaign has officially begun, I wanted to ask you to re-elect me as your local MP for North Swindon on Thursday 7th May. Since 2010, I have been fighting hard for Swindon with my friend and colleague in South Swindon, Robert Buckland. As your representative, I have been a: Highly visible and approachable fellow local resident Tireless champion of Swindon - securing investment & new jobs Representative who always puts residents first - voted 3rd most helpful M...

Justin Welcomes Major Honda Investment

Apr 03, 2015

Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that Honda have unveiled a £200 million investment that secures the future of its factory in Swindon and thousands of jobs in the town. The popular Japanese car makers announced that the site would become a global manufacturing hub for the popular Honda civic. Additionally, the news of the investment in the South Marston site will be welcomed by the thousands of staff employed locally in the supply chain. The news comes in what has been a record week for...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 27th March

Mar 29, 2015

This is my final Swindon Advertiser weekly article of this Parliament, with the General Election set to begin. On behalf of all the candidates, I’d like to apologise for all the election leaflets you will be receiving! Campaigning is a vital part of democracy but I do wonder if we perhaps simply cancel each out - but we do live in hope that some people do read them! It is has been a strange final week in Parliament. For many MPs they won’t be returning to Parliament – some through choice (r...

Justin Secures Support For School Emergency Life-Saving Campaign From Minister

Mar 27, 2015

North Swindon MP and Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Heart Group, Justin Tomlinson, has secured a guarantee from the Department for Education that they will write to all secondary schools to support the British Heart Foundation’s “Call, Push, Rescue” emergency life-saving skills campaign.Research has shown that each year in the UK, just 1 in 9 people survive if they have a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. However in countries like Denmark, where teaching CPR in schools is compulsory...

Swindon Link Weekly Article - 20th March

Mar 27, 2015

When George Osborne stood up to deliver his last Budget of this Parliament before the General Election, the message couldn’t be clearer: Britain is working again.Five years ago Britain had the largest Budget deficit in our peacetime history thanks to Labour’s Great Recession. Unemployment was at a record high and British manufacturing output was low.The cost of living was also significantly high with hardworking families having to pay for the mistakes made by the Labour Government. Five years la...