News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 28th February

Mar 03, 2014

Debates in Parliament broadly fall into three categories. Firstly there are those led by the Government setting legislation and changes to the law which are felt across the country. Secondly there are those led by the Opposition and other smaller parties, which tend to focus on their specific current campaign themes. The third category and increasingly the most important one are debates on topics chosen and set by backbench MPs. These are secured by MPs who pitch their chosen topic of debate to...

Justin Presses For Action On School Half Term Holiday Costs

Feb 25, 2014

Local MP Justin Tomlinson took the concerns of North Swindon residents to Westminster yesterday during a debate on the cost of holidays during school half term. During the debate, Justin raised the unfair price increases put in place by some holiday operators during school holidays and the impact this has on the ability of families in Swindon to enjoy time together. In addition, Justin asked the Minister to clarify the existing rules on authorised absences during term time and asked for headteac...

Justin Praises Stratton Air Cadets For Charity Effort

Feb 25, 2014

Stratton Air Cadets have received the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire’s Award for Poppy Sales for the fifth year in a row. The 2003 (Stratton) Squadron RAF cadets were presented with the award in recognition of all their hard work raising money for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Last year the squadron raised more than £7,500 after selling poppies. Money raised through the annual Poppy Appeal from the Royal British Legion goes towards supporting members of the British Armed Forces past and...

Local MP Welcomes Justice Secretary To Swindon

Feb 25, 2014

Swindon MPs Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland welcomed Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, to Swindon last week to meet with to visit the Crown Court and speak to the town's probation workers. During the visit, the Justice Secretary spoke to Swindon's hardworking probation and courts staff about changes the Government is making to ensure the service works best for everyone involved. Mr. Grayling discussed the reforms at length and commended the efforts of staff who will work with victims of...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 21st February

Feb 23, 2014

Last week Robert Buckland and I had the pleasure of welcoming the Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, to Swindon. This was a formal visit to meet with the County Court staff, and the Probation Team, both on the frontline dealing with criminals. Whilst we have seen a welcome 9% fall in crime in Swindon since 2010, there remains a real challenge with repeat offenders so it was fascinating to look at ways we are seeking to break the cycle of criminal dependency. This will rely on a robust, chall...

Justin Joins Environment Minister For Opening Of New Energy Recovery Facility

Feb 23, 2014

Environment Minister George Eustice MP has joined Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland to officially open the town's mechanised waste to energy recovery facility The Minister heard how residents currently separate about 50 per cent of waste - glass, paper and plastic - for kerbside collection, recycling and resale back into industry. However every day between 150 to 200 tons of rubbish is picked up from households which, until the opening of the new facility, went into landfill. Tr...

Justin Backs The FA's Commitment To Grassroots Football In Swindon

Feb 21, 2014

Last week, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined The FA for an exhibition in Parliament to show MPs how the organisation supports grassroots football in England. As a not-for-profit organisation, The FA generates revenue from the England teams, The FA Cup and Wembley Stadium and invests £50 million each year in the grassroots game.This money goes towards investing in programmes for children, including The FA Tesco Skills Programme which delivers coaching in primary schools, investing in disab...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 14th February

Feb 17, 2014

This week the CBI announced record high confidence for businesses who export, with 72% expecting an increase in turnover in the next quarter. This is crucial to the long-term economic plan as we seek to rebalance the economy and continue to provide new jobs in the growing economy. The Government has set an ambitious target of exporting £1tn per year by 2020, compared to the current value of £498bn. We have already been able to treble exports to countries like China, Brazil and India. However our...

Local MP Backs Retailers To Hit Ambitious Energy & Waste Targets

Feb 13, 2014

The UK retail industry has signed up to a range of ambitious targets for reducing its impact on the environment, having beaten the previous targets across all areas. The targets were unveiled during an event in Parliament, hosted by North Swindon MP and Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Retail, Justin Tomlinson.Commitments announced at the event include a collective pledge to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 25 per cent by 2020, putting the industry well on course to meet the ...

Justin Hosts British Heart Foundation's First Pop-Up Store in Westminster

Feb 13, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, supported the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by hosting the charities first ever pop-up shop in the Palace of Westminster. The North Swindon MP met shop staff and volunteers to hear how BHF shops raise vital funds for life-saving research. During the visit, Justin added his voice to the call for people to Ramp up the Red this February. During February, the BHF are urging the public to Ramp up the Red by wearing something red, hosting a red-themed party, or baking some...