News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Packs Parcels For Troops

Oct 12, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today helped pack parcels for our troops in Afghanistan.The parcels will be sent out to the troops at Camp Bastion in January to bring new year cheer and a few little treats. Justin packed a box full of sweets, biscuits, crisps and lipbalm to lift spirits in the Camp after the difficult Christmas away from home.The packing operation at Conservative Party Conference was organised by TroopSave, a company that negotiates discounts with national retailers for service personel an...

Scouts Speak Up With Justin Tomlinson MP At Conference Gathering

Oct 10, 2012

At the Conservative Party Conference this weekend, Justin Tomlinson MP met with dozens of Scouts from across the country to hear what they had to say about issues that affect them.He also spoke briefly on how he first got interested in politics and the role of an MP before taking questions from the floor. Justin also touched upon the important role that organisations like the Scouts can play in providing opportunities for young people.The annual ‘Scout Speak Up!’ events have been created for Sc...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls For Nudge Approach To Help Protect Vulnerable Consumers From Unmanageable Debt

Oct 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP speaking at the eventJustin Tomlinson MP today joined representatives from the Money Advice Trust and the UK Cards Association at a panel event at Conservative Party Conference to discuss how best to protect vulnerable consumers from unmanageable debt.Discussion focused on a 'nudge' approach, citing early intervention as the best way to protect consumers.Justin said “It is not up to us to judge whether people's financial decisions are right or wrong, good or bad o...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Showcase Of Hydrogen Future Fuel In Swindon

Oct 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, Swindon Mayor Cllr Mick Bray, Forward Swindon, Honda and key representatives from the world of hydrogen fuel at a showcase of Swindon's role in this future fuel.With the only open access hydrogen refuelling station in the UK, Swindon was one of the key stops in the UK on the European Hydrogen Road Tour. The tour started in Hamburg three weeks ago, passing through Germany, Italy and included the Paris Motor Show on the way to...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Macmillan Big Coffee Morning

Oct 04, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Branch Manager Adam Rowland and CoraBauer from MacmillanEmployees in Swindon Barclays took time out for what matters with MP Justin Tomlinson on Friday 28 September, as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s 22nd World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.Employees invited MP Justin Tomlinson and the local community to enjoy a slice of something sweet and a cuppa to turn coffee into cash raising £600 for people affected by cancer. Staff members donned their pinnies on the day to serve c...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Bats

Oct 02, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined the blind and partially sighted community in Swindon at their weekly 'Monday Club' at Craven House on Victoria Hill.The Swindon Bats meet every Monday to catch up with one another and to enjoy a variety of games. Skittles is the usual choice, with the members competing in the local blind skittles league, but Justin joined in with a quiz, testing his knowledge of sport, music and geography.Justin visited the Bats having secured a donation for the charity ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Attends Retail And Leisure Meeting

Oct 01, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP visiting the Outlet Centre earlier in the yearJustin Tomlinson MP today joined representatives and business owners from the world of retail and leisure in Swindon at the quarterly meeting of the retail and leisure group.The group includes organisations like inSwindon, GWE Business West and Swindon Borough Council as well as local hotels, restaurants and retailers. It meets quarterly to discuss the outlook for retail and leisure in Swindon and the strategic thinking required t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon Harriers Awards Ceremony

Sep 27, 2012

One of the star gold medallistsJustin Tomlinson MP last night visited Swindon Harriers Athletics Club to see in particular the huge boost in children keen to take part and try something new post-Olympics.Justin is currently working with club representatives to try and raise money for improved facilities, in particular the much needed clubhouse. If Swindon Harriers could secure this, it would help transform the club and the County Ground site.Justin said “There was so much enthusiasm from the you...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Red Oaks School Assembly

Sep 27, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today visited Red Oaks Primary School in Redhouse to talk to the school assembly about the role of an MP and to help them pass their very own Bill into law.Justin talked about the campaigns he has been pushing in Parliament – financial education, school libraries and school sports – getting the pupils to vote for their favourite. More sport in schools was the clear favourite and together, the school set about putting a Bill calling for more school sport into law.The pupils sp...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Northleaze Dairy Farm

Sep 27, 2012

With Northleaze farmer Robert MallettJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Northleaze Farm near Highworth to discuss the problems farmers face – from supermarkets to TB.Northleaze Farm is a family dairy farm producing thousands of litres of milk a day. The farm was instrumental in the NFU’s campaign against the slashing of milk prices earlier in the year. The campaign was effective in forcing the retailers to back down but the dairy industry is still a challenge. Rising feed costs, bad weather and t...