News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Success Of Swindon Bookstart Scheme

May 11, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP on a recent visit to Swindon's Central LibraryJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the publication of Bookstart Swindon’s annual report.Bookstart is based on the principle that every child in the UK should have the opportunity to enjoy book sharing from as early an age as possible. It is about quality time spent between parent/carer and child with no distractions from the TV or radio. It is about listening to stories, talking about the pictures and learning how to turn the ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits App Studio Neon Play

May 10, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP and Neon Play CEO Oli ChristieJustin Tomlinson MP today visited app developer Neon Play at their studio in Cirencester. As Vice-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Video Games Industry, Justin was keen to see firsthand how games are developed for the rapidly expanding app market.Justin met with CEO Oli Christie, who started the company two years ago in his own home. It has now grown to employ a team of 14 people. The studio creates apps and games for the iphone,...

Justin Tomlinson MP Announces North Swindon Rock The House Nominee

May 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP was today proud to announce the nominee for Rock the House from North Swindon.Many applications were received and the standard was very high, but local band “With Felix” were put forward by Justin in the Under 18s category. (http://www.youtube.com/withfelix )In only its second year running, Mike Weatherley MP’s Rock the House has dwarfed all other Parliamentary competitions and become the single most participated-in Parliamentary competition with a massive 165 MPs submitting ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Local Residents To Take A Free Financial Health Check From The Money Advice Service

May 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today called on fellow North Swindon residents to have a free health check from the Money Advice Service.The Money Advice Service is a free, independent service, established by government and funded by a levy on the financial services industry. It also recently took on the additional role of coordinating free debt advice services, providing a single contact point for people struggling with debts.The health check is a free service available to everyone online at: www.moneyadvi...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Government Record As New Session Of Parliament Begins

May 09, 2012

With the Queen’s Speech tomorrow marking a new session of Parliament and setting out the Government’s programme for the forthcoming year, it is a good time to reflect upon the legislative achievements of the Coalition Government since the election.The Government has passed 31 main Bills since May 2010: implementing reforms to our public services, reducing the UK’s record budget deficit, and making important changes to our constitutional architecture. As the Prime Minister set out at the start of...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Queens Speech

May 09, 2012

I would like to congratulate all the Councillors who were elected last Thursday, all of whom I look forward to working with in the future. Having spent ten very happy years as a Councillor myself before being elected as an MP I know what a rewarding community role it is.This week we have seen the Coalition’s second Queen’s Speech. This reflects our values and builds on our achievements over the past two years. In 2010, our two parties came together to act in the long-term national interest. Our ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Heart Charity Moves For More Life-Savers Inside Football Stadiums

May 09, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the announcement by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) that the charity is teaming up with the Premier League and Sky Sports to help fill football stadiums with more life-savers, capable of helping someone who has had a cardiac arrest.Following Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba’s collapse, the nation’s heart charity launched a new appeal on Friday, supported by the Premier League and its clubs, asking for help to train more people in emergency life sup...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Sports Interactive, Home Of Football Manager

May 08, 2012

Justin Tomlinson MP with Studio Director Miles Jacobson OBEJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Sports Interactive’s offices in Old Street, London, which is where the award winning Football Manager is produced. Justin is the Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Video Games Industry.Justin met Miles Jacobson OBE who is the Studio Director at Sports Interactive to ask him questions about the gaming industry, the challenges and opportunities that this industry is facing and then to hav...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Local Election Results In Swindon

May 08, 2012

Following yesterday’s ‘all out’ elections to Swindon Borough Council, Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the election of 29 Conservative Councillors.“Congratulations to all the Conservatives elected last night in Swindon as Councillors. All have worked extremely hard during their positive campaign and will continue to do so in their elected roles.“It is fantastic news, and a testament to the hard work put in, that we retained control of the Council, despite the challenging national picture. In N...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes 500 New Jobs At Honda In Swindon

May 02, 2012

The new Honda Civic rolls off the production line in Swindon earlier in the yearJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that Honda’s Swindon Plant has introduced a second shift.As announced in December, 500 new Associates were being recruited and today, they began their new roles within the Plant. This brings the total number of employees at Honda in Swindon to 3,500, with the production volume forecast to double to 180,000 units in 2012.Justin Tomlinson MP said “I am delighted to see 500 ne...