News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Hosts Guide Dog Open Doors Event

Dec 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson hosted the Guide Dogs ‘Open Doors’ Parliamentary event. Over the years Justin has worked with the Guide Dogs on numerous campaigns. Guide dogs can be life changing, they offer independence, mobility, and the chance to live life to the full. However, 81% of guide dog owners say that they have experienced access refusal - that means being told that they cannot enter a business or are challenged about their entry because of their dog. This is illegal as part of the...

Justin welcomes extra investment for Highworth Warneford School as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme

Dec 21, 2022

Highworth Warneford School in North Swindon is one of the latest 239 schools across England set to benefit from the Conservative Government’s ten-year School Rebuilding Programme, which has invested over £13 billion to maintain and improve schools since 2015. 400 schools have been announced so far, with a further 100 expected to be confirmed in future years, delivering on the Conservative’s manifesto commitment to give every child access to a great school and a world-class education. Work to...

Justin Visits New Stratton Bakery

Dec 19, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Goody;s Bakery, a new baking company recently opened in Stratton St Margaret. Goody's bakery was created by Ian & Dolly in 2021, using their passion for baking to go above and beyond and create delicious baked goods. Goody's loves to support local businesses using many people in the local community to supply products to enhance the cakes such as a local jam maker, a local personalisation company for decorations and a local florist for the stunning f...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Tough But Fair Approach To Border Crossings

Dec 16, 2022

This week saw the Prime Minister announce new measures to tackle illegal immigration and the rise in channel crossings. There is no silver bullet or overnight fix to this complex issue; however, the Prime Minister made clear that we will take a tough but fair approach to tackle illegal migration and stop these dangerous boat crossings. With over 40,000 people illegally crossing the Channel this year, significant pressure is being placed on our schools, hospitals and housing. Many of those makin...

MPs Working With Footballers’ Union To Help Players Move From The Pitch To The Classroom

Dec 13, 2022

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and the Department for Education are to work together on new initiatives designed to encourage more players to pursue careers in teaching. The PFA is the union for professional footballers in England, representing players from the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League (WSL). The union offers a wide range of support and services to members. It provides education grants to players, allowing them to take a range of voc...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Proud To Highlight Guide Dog Campaign

Dec 09, 2022

This week I was proud to be asked by the Guide Dogs to host their ‘Open Doors’ Parliamentary event. Every week in Parliament there are lots of events, meetings and exhibitions organised by different charities and organisations – with the annual Guide Dogs event always the most popular. They have a well-earned reputation for relevant and constructive campaigns, well organised events, and the amazing guide dogs themselves are a big attraction! Over the years I have worked with the Guide Dogs on n...

Justin Visits North Swindon Business Westwire Harnessing

Dec 07, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to visit Westwire Harnessing today to meet with Martin Kirkham (Managing Director), Glenn Whyte (Quality Manager), and Gary Cotton (Operations Manager). After an informative presentation detailing the background of Westwire, their acquisition by SASMOS, and plans for future growth, Justin was taken on a tour of the site – getting the opportunity to discuss their production processes and challenges. Following the tour, Justin joined a zoom call wi...

Justin Signs Letter Calling For An End To Puppy Smuggling

Dec 06, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has joined MPs from across Wesminister to call for an end to puppy smuggling. MPs wrote to Lord Benyon, Minister for Growth and Rural Affairs in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to renew calls for action to tackle the cruel puppy smuggling trade. Puppy smuggling sees puppies and pregnant dogs transported for days across many countries, without exercise or sufficient food and water - causing great physical and emotional damage to the dogs. ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Small Businesses Benefiting From Bespoke Support

Dec 02, 2022

I headed to Parliament a little later than normal on Monday as I agreed to visit The Foundry, based in The Workshed, the modernised part of the former Carriage Works on Bristol Street. The Foundry has been designed to help Swindon’s micro and small businesses by providing participating companies with free, high-quality office space and structured business growth support. The Foundry offers the resources and support needed to help achieve growth ambitions and facilitates growth through appropria...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Event With Animal Charities To Call For An End To Cruel Electric Shock Collars

Dec 01, 2022

Earlier this week North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson hosted an event in parliament to call for a ban on cruel electric collars. The event saw MPs from across Parliament meet with representatives from The Kennel Club, Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, the British Veterinary Association and Blue Cross, to hear about the dangers and discomfort shock collars can cause to dogs. Evidence presented to governments across the UK has led to collars administering electric shocks being ba...