News Category - Justin Tomlinson

New Year Message From Justin Tomlinson MP

Jan 15, 2014

The Government's focus during 2013 was the continued rebuilding of our economy, and it will continue to be the main priority in 2014. The economy is strengthening and 1.6 million new jobs have been created in the private sector since 2010. The deficit left by Labour is down by a third and inflation and unemployment have both fallen. Our manufacturing and construction industries continue to thrive and for the first time in living memory, Britain is now a net exporter of cars. This is thanks to th...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 27th December

Jan 15, 2014

As the roast turkey gives way first to turkey sandwiches, then to turkey parcels and finally to stock and wintery soup, thoughts turn to New Year and its reflections upon the year that has nearly passed and the one yet to come. Whilst the family gathers round to count in the New Year, we all take a moment of gratitude for the last twelve months, raise a glass to those no longer with us and start to think about those elusive resolutions for 2014. I for one am very grateful for 2013. Jo and I cel...

Justin And Jo Support CALM With Charity Bagpacking

Jan 15, 2014

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and his wife Jo joined dozens of volunteer helpers from CALM, the Swindon Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Movement, on 21 December to relieve the burden of the Christmas rush by helping to pack the bags of customers at Morrisons in Haydon Wick. The independent charity cares for the needs of families within the Swindon and Marlborough NHS District who have been affected by cancer or leukaemia. CALM is entirely run by parents and all money raised goes to helpin...

Justin Praises Local Royal Mail Staff

Jan 15, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has thanked hardworking Royal Mail staff for their efforts during the festive period whilst on a visit to the Hawksworth Delivery Office. Over the festive period, Royal Mail staff across the country are expected to process more than three millions items of post and delivery offices will take on an additional 21,000 staff to help keep-up with demand. During the vistit, Justin saw first-hand how the delivery office at Hawksworth operates and how staff ensure tha...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 20th December

Dec 27, 2013

The most difficult thing about any economic downturn is the subsequent rise in unemployment that almost always follows. The economic crash of 2008-2009 was no exception. Despite the then Government’s best attempts, the economy shrank significantly and thousands of people lost their jobs. If there are two things we can take from the last 100 years, one is that unemployment is a sad reality of economic ruin and the other is that every Labour Government has always left office with unemployment high...

Justin Welcomes Major Boost In Funding For Local Schools

Dec 27, 2013

Disadvantaged primary students in Swindon will benefit from an extra £7.8m next year, designed to help bridge the gap between them and their peers. The money is being made available through The Pupil Premium, which provides additional funding given to schools to help them support their disadvantaged pupils. The cash can be used by schools to pay for stationary boxes for pupils, educational visits and after school activities. The Government gave £1.875bn in 2013-14, with schools attracting £900 p...

Justin Wins National Road Safety Award For Campaign To Protect Young Drivers

Dec 17, 2013

Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, has been given a national road safety award by the charity Brake and Direct Line Group for his work campaigning to reform the way young people learn to drive to prevent devastating road crashes. Justin launched his campaign in June 2013 after two horrendous crashes in May 2013 killed three teenagers in Swindon within the space of a week, bringing home the dangers faced by young and newly qualified drivers and their passengers. Young drivers are involved in...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 13th December

Dec 17, 2013

Back in 2008 when the financial crisis and subsequent recession hit, Swindon was on the cusp of regeneration. The crisis wiped over 7% off our economy. That is thousands of millions, billions, of pounds gone, erased by the failure to recognise that economic growth based on debt was unsustainable. The 2008 crisis cost the UK dearly, it cost every citizen dearly (to the tune of £1700) and it cost Swindon dearly, erasing any hope of the regeneration we so badly wanted. I am sad to say that some ...

Local MP Backs Scheme To Help Young People Into Work

Dec 17, 2013

Local McDonald’s franchisee Paul Booth teamed up with Jobcentre Plus and learndirect to hold a ‘How to get Hired’ workshop at his restaurant in Cockleberrry, Swindon. The free session is part of a pilot scheme that aims to help 18-24 year olds in Swindon who have been unemployed for longer than three months to build the skills and confidence needed to get their first career break. Paul is also currently recruiting for 25 new job opportunities spanning all levels from crew through to managem...

Justin Welcomes £35million Investment At Swindon Designer Outlet

Dec 10, 2013

Swindon Designer Outlet began work today on the regeneration of the historic Long Shop building, part of the Grade II-listed Great Western Railway Works. The regeneration is part of a £35-million investment to incorporate the Long Shop as part of the extension and enhancement of Swindon Designer Outlet, which will relaunch the centre as a key retail destination in the South-West of England. This will be the third extension of the centre, since it opened in 1997. The extension will create around ...