News Category - Justin Tomlinson

MP Welcomes News That Swindon Is Key Place To Invest

Feb 20, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that Swindon is one of the top 5 places to invest in the UK. Both Wiltshire and Swindon rank in the top areas for business investment and growth in a survey published this week. The study by local government management journal the MJ (municipal journal) and research consultancy Local Futures puts Wiltshire in the top 5 council areas for investment and Swindon in the top 5 cities. Using socio-economic statistics from across the country, the study aims...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 8th February 2013

Feb 11, 2013

There are many reasons why people enter politics. For me, it was about making a positive change. If I could leave office having achieved this for Swindon, I would be happy. It is therefore an immense privilege to be able to say that I will leave office one day having made a difference not only to every child in Swindon, but every child in the country. One of the first campaigns I started in Parliament called for compulsory financial education to be taught in all schools as a part of the Natio...

Local MP Puts Pen To Paper For Epilepsy Action

Feb 11, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP joined Stratton Councillor Russell Holland and members of the 1st Stratton St. Margaret Scout Group, Swindon, to put pen to paper as part of this year's National Doodle Day, raising money for UK charity Epilepsy Action. National Doodle Day aims to get as many people doodling as possible to help support the 600,000 people with epilepsy across the UK. This year, the charity invited people to 'do a doodle, donate a pound' with the chance of a prize for anyone taking part. Member...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Action On Dangerous Dogs

Feb 11, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that as of 2016, every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal in a move designed to tackle the problem of strays. The microchips will be coded with owners' details, and owners who do not comply could face fines of up to £500. Justin also welcomed the news that the Government will look at how to close a legal loophole that currently means owners whose dogs attack people on private land cannot be prosecuted. Justin Tomlinson MP said "Ma...

North Swindon MP Back Closer Ties Between Clubs And Fans

Feb 11, 2013

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and Trust STFC Chairman John Ward attended Parliament yesterday to support calls to give fans a greater say in the running of sports clubs. The event, organised by Supporters Direct who campaign for community ownership of clubs, aimed to promote the benefits of community ownership, including greater transparency at boardroom level. Swindon Town is currently undergoing a takeover, expected to be complete shortly. Trust STFC aims to strengthen the links between t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes McDonalds Financial Education Initiative

Feb 04, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited McDonalds at the Northern Orbital to meet owner Paul Booth to discuss the new emphasis that the chain are placing on financial education for their staff. Ahead of a new finance and money managment qualification that staff will be able to complete, Justin visited to see some of the finance resources already available to staff. This included a fun money managment/budgeting game that guides you through planning a party or a holiday and the different decisions that...

Justin Tomlinson MP Pledges Support To Help Beat Bowel Cancer

Feb 04, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP has committed to working with patients and the local NHS to ensure high quality and safe care is secured for all bowel cancer patients in Swindon. At the recent Be Loud Be Clear Parliamentary Reception, Justin Tomlinson MP heard from both bowel cancer patients and the charity Beating Bowel Cancer about the importance of good experience for all patients. Justin Tomlinson MP, said: "I'm happy to sign this pledge and support the principles in any way I can. I shall be working wi...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 1st February

Feb 04, 2013

It was clear when we inherited a record deficit that we would all have to make savings, and this week we had an opportunity for MPs to cut their own costs. The government brought forward plans to cut the number of MPs from 650 to 600, and to make all constituencies roughly the same size. I currently represent 83,495 people in North Swindon (apologies if I sometimes forget people's names!), yet some MPs represent as few as 45,000 people. This is simply unfair, not only because it skews elections...

Justin Welcomes Boost In Mentors To Support Swindon Businesses

Feb 04, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP at the FSB mentoring event last year Justin Tomlinson MP has today welcomed the news that the Government has achieved its target of 15,000 business mentors. This includes 165 for Swindon and Wiltshire already in place to provide invaluable advice to local businesses, be they big or small, well established or just starting out. The volunteer mentors have been recruited and trained as part of the £1.9 million government-funded Get Mentoring project. This has been delivered by t...

Swindon MPs See Future Of Energy At Local Firm

Feb 04, 2013

Swindon MPs Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland visited Advanced Plasma Power in South Marston to see first hand the future of energy generation. With old coal and nuclear power stations set to come offline over the next 5 years, the UK faces a challenge. With demand constant and renewable energies far from filling the gap, how can we keep up with energy demand whilst still meeting our green energy targets? Advanced Plasma Power think they have the answer, with their technology that turns was...