News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Kids To Get Active

Jul 03, 2013

Youngsters in Swindon must be given the chance to get active for an hour each day if the area is ever to call time on childhood obesity, says Justin Tomlinson MP.He has joined some of the UK's other top politicians, including Public Health Minister Anna Soubry, at a summit meeting convened by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to discuss how to fight the causes of childhood obesity.The latest figures from the National Child Measurement Programme show 18.9% per cent of Year 6 children in Swindon ...

MP Gets Paddling For Rescued Bears

Jul 03, 2013

Glorious sunshine greeted the Rotary Club of Swindon Dragon Boat Race at Coate Water on Sunday. Dozens of teams lined up for the competition, set to raise money for various local charities, with the crowds lined up to cheer them on! Justin Tomlinson MP and his wife Jo joined the Swindon Animal Asia team, helping to raise money for their very own rescue bear Zebedee. Justin said, “It was great fun and we took part in three qualifying rounds, but unfortunately we didn’t make the final. I think...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 28th June 2013

Jul 03, 2013

Last year, the Government received £22,400 in taxes per household in the UK. It spent £25,871. The difference - £3471 - was borrowed. This is the story of a generation. We inherited a country that had long lived beyond its means, with money borrowed every year to plug the gap. Imagine borrowing £3471 every year with no means to pay it back, where would your family be after 10 years? The answer is simple – bankrupt – and that is where this country was in 2010. We have turned things round. T...

Justin Welcomes Initiatives To Help Stop Illegal Wildlife Trade

Jul 03, 2013

President Barack Obama announced a new Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking led by the Interior, State, and Justice Departments, and $10 million of new support for regional and bilateral training and technical assistance in Africa to combat wildlife trafficking. Both former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and current Secretary of State John Kerry have identified the issue as a priority for greater international cooperation. The president of Gabon, the president of the African Devel...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Guide Dogs' Call To Keep Pedestrians Safe From Silent Menace

Jul 03, 2013

Justin Tomlinson has supported Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet hybrid and electric vehicles to keep pedestrians safe, by attending a reception at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 26 June. The North Swindon MP was amongst the large number of Members of Parliament who backed the charity's call to install artificial noise generators on quiet vehicles. Research shows that some quiet vehicles cannot be heard until one second before impact and, in certain...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Potential £65 Average Saving On Energy Bills For Swindon Homes

Jul 03, 2013

Justin Tomlinson, Member of Parliament for North Swindon, has welcomed news today that 859 households in his constituency are already benefiting from increased control over energy bills through British Gas smart meters, with average annual savings of £65 per household. Smart meters mean for the first time, households can see how much gas and electricity they are using, as they use it, and how much that costs in pounds and pence. By gaining insight into what they are spending and where, consumers...

More Sport On The Cards In The Nythe Primary School Parliament

Jun 25, 2013

Justin helped young parliamentarians at Nythe Primary School pass their very own school Parliamentary Bill calling for more school sport. Some students were the Select Committee, some the House of Commons and some the House of Lords. Justin spoke to them about three campaigns he has been pushing on in Parliament - school libraries, school sport and financial education for young people - the pupils picked their favourite and Justin helped them take it through Parliament. The Select Committee pic...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 21st June 2013

Jun 25, 2013

It is the every parent’s worst fear: the knock at the door, the police, a family support officer and the news that your child has been killed or seriously injured on our roads. Yet sadly it is something that happens every day in England. Tragically we have also seen it recently in Swindon, with two terrible accidents within a week of each other. These are all events that change lives, devastate families and leave friends behind to travel on in life alone. If something can be done to reduce t...

Justin Joins Swindon Entrepreneurs At Launch Of Outset Swindon

Jun 19, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP joined staff and local entrepreneurs alongside Robert Buckland at the launch of Outset Swindon. Outset aim to help local residents start their own businesses in the Town. Their business start-up support programme is targeted particularly at those who face the biggest barriers to enterprise, including young people and those who are long term unemployed. Speaking at the event, Justin championed business ownership as a career path, stressing the importance of seeing as many bud...

Parliament And The Importance Of Writing Top Of The List For Ruskin's Monday Assembly

Jun 19, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP visited Ruskin Junior School in Upper Stratton to talk to the school assembly about Parliament and also the importance of writing. Ruskin have been focusing on the importance of writing as a school, working it into all different subject areas. Justin spoke a little on the campaigns he has championed in Parliament - school libraries, school sport and financial education for young people, all of which the children thought were good campaigns. He also spoke a bit about writing ...