Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Justin Tomlinson MP Sees Future Of Our Plastic Waste

Justin Tomlinson MP Sees Future Of Our Plastic Waste

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited a brand new hi-tech company that has just arrived in Swindon. "Recycling Technologies" is a manufacturer of energy-from-waste equipment, capable of generating electricity from mixed plastic waste. The company was spun out of the University of Warwick in 2011, with assistance from Warwick Ventures Ltd, the University's research commercialisation company. Now they have just opened their first design, testing and manufacturing plant in Swindon. There they will manu...

MP Joins ASDA Customers For Consumer Listening Group

MP Joins ASDA Customers For Consumer Listening Group

Justin Tomlinson MP joined ASDA customers from across Swindon at an instore listening event at the ASDA Haydon End. The listening group was a chance for local shoppers to voice their thoughts and experiences of the store and also for Justin to hear their views on the minimum pricing of alcohol. Over tea and biscuits, Justin talked with the residents about a number of issues, from voter registration through to childhood obesity.  Justin said "This is a really great listening event organised by AS...

Honda Taskforce Update

Honda Taskforce Update

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined representatives from the local business community, Forward Swindon, the local Job Centre, Honda and Swindon College for the third Honda Task Force meeting to discuss the support available to those affected by the recent redundancy announcement at Honda. Today’s meeting focused on the support already in place and the plans for the future as the redundancy date approaches. All of the Honda staff affected, agreeing to take voluntary redundancy, have had access to CV...

Justin Pays Tribute To Baroness Thatcher

Justin Pays Tribute To Baroness Thatcher

It was with great sadness that I heard yesterday of the death of Margaret Thatcher. To say that she was thoroughly inspirational is an understatement.  At a time when Britain was seen as the sick man of Europe, she took us by the scruff of the neck and put us on a path to prosperity and greatness. Her vision of Britain was one of aspiration and opportunity, one where it didn't matter where you came from, only where you were going.  I think it a fitting tribute that the Conservatives are still to...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 5th April 2013

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 5th April 2013

This week, our changes to the welfare system are introduced. Both myself and Robert Buckland MP have written in our columns about the changes, making the arguments about why they are fair and how the most vulnerable in society will be protected. I also think it important to put the changes in perspective.Britain used to lead the world. Our economy was king, our trade networks vast and our social and political progress revered throughout the world. Not anymore. We are now challenged by the billio...

Local MP Visits Ladbrokes To Place Charity Bet

Local MP Visits Ladbrokes To Place Charity Bet

Justin Tomlinson MP with Paul Dyke, Area Manager, Ladbrokes Justin Tomlinson MP today visited Ladbrokes in the Clive Parade in Swindon to meet the staff and place a £50 charity bet. The visit was a real opportunity to see the contribution of Ladbrokes to the community and see the fantastic relationship that the staff build with the customers. Justin said "Lots of people are very quick to slam our high street bookmakers but they are a part of local communities. Ladbrokes have a very clear policy ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Joan Bakewell To Support Senior Railcard

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Joan Bakewell To Support Senior Railcard

Local MP Justin Tomlinson on Wednesday 20th March joined the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), Age UK and older people's campaigner Baroness Joan Bakewell at an event to celebrate the success of Senior Railcards. More people than ever aged 60 or over own the Railcard which was launched in 1975 and offers an third off the cost of most standard and first class train tickets on the National Rail network.New research by ATOC shows that over the last six years:- the number of people us...

Swindon Advertiser Article - 29th March 2013

Swindon Advertiser Article - 29th March 2013

Life is never simple for Swindon Town fans!  And remember, the club’s future matters way beyond the die-hard supporters.  8 to 10,000 fans typically turn up for a home match, and when we reached the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley, over 30,000 people headed down the M4 to cheer the team on.  The club itself employs hundreds of local people with many local businesses either supplying or supporting the club’s activities.  Swindon Town FC is integral to our local sporting fabric, our free...

Swindon Advertiser Article - 22nd March 2013

Swindon Advertiser Article - 22nd March 2013

  As I predicted here last week, the Budget, set out by the Chancellor on Wednesday, was an Austerity Budget.  It was prudent.  Yet that is where my foresight ended for modest and reserved it was not. This Budget was bold.  It dared, despite the severe financial constraints, to articulate a vision of a country that aspires to get on and where Government’s role is to help people do just that.   This vision of an ‘aspiration nation’, goes straight to the heart of what Conservatives stand for.   It...

Income Tax Cut For 81483 Local Residents

Income Tax Cut For 81483 Local Residents

The amount people can earn before paying income tax - the personal allowance - will rise to £10,000 in April 2014. Hard working people in our region will be over £700 better off every year than when this Government came to office. Almost three million more of the lowest paid will pay no income tax at all. This tax cut will benefit an estimated 81,483 people in Swindon. In April 2014, nearly 1000 local people will be lifted out of income tax, taking the total number of people in Swindon lifted ou...