News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Savings Scheme For Children In Care

Nov 07, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP signing in support of the On Our Own Two Feet Campaignin March In March, Justin Tomlinson MP backed the launch of a national campaign to help ensure that children in care are given better financial support when they leave the care system. The On Our Own Two Feet campaign, led by children’s charities Action for Children and Barnardo’s, called on the Government to include a savings scheme for children in care in the Budget.Since then, with the backing of the MPs that supported ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Takes Part In Business Buddy Scheme

Nov 04, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP is shown some of the work of Equi=MediaJustin Tomlinson MP today took part in the Business Buddy Scheme organised by the Forum of Private Business as part of their 'Get Britain Trading' campaign. The FPB is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to help small businesses by providing advice and protection.The national scheme aims to foster a greater understanding of small businesses among politicians, getting the two round the table to discuss successes and issues wi...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Warneford School

Nov 04, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Warneford Headteacher John SaundersJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Warneford School in Highworth to meet with Headteacher John Saunders and to look around the school.The visit was a good opportunity to discuss Warneford's recent change to acadamy status and the effect this move has had in terms of increased funding and more freedom for the school to provide the high quality education it is known for. The discussion enabled comments on this process as well as on th...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Opening Of New College Extension

Nov 04, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Robert Buckland MP with Principal GrahamTaylor (right) and rugby star Matt Dawson (left)Justin Tomlinson MP this evening joined his South Swindon colleage Robert Buckland, rugby star Matt Dawson, parents, pupils and staff at the opening of the new annexe at New College. New College principal Graham Taylor welcomed the opening and the new facilities the college can now provide to the local community.The £10m extension, which has taken a year to complete, houses new specia...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Parents And Staff At Butterflies Children's Centre Official Opening

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP tries to beat the cards in a game of 'Play Your Cards Right' at the ButterfliesChildren's Centre openingJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Butterflies Children’s Centre for their official opening fete to mark the opening of the centre’s new home in a purpose built extension to Abbey Meads Primary School.The fete saw parents and children from around the area join in the activities and games to celebrate, with games like hook a duck, a Swindon Town penalty shoot out ...

Local MP Justin Tomlinson Celebrates Local Charity Champions

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP volunteering with the local Cats Protection in HighworthIn the run-up to this year’s national Trustees’ Week, Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, is thanking local charity trustees for their dedicated work in running local charities, and highlighting the benefits of becoming a charity trustee.There are 172 charities in North Swindon. They cover a wide range of activities and services but all depend on the trustees that oversee their work, most of whom are volunteers. Trus...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Local Manufacturers To Get Involved In Make It In Great Britain Campaign

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP visits Mini in SwindonJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the Government campaign ‘Make it in Great Britain’ to transform outdated opinions of UK manufacturing. The campaign will culminate in an exhibition during Games time that will celebrate the successes of the manufacturing sector, challenge inaccurate views of manufacturing and encourage young people to consider a career in the industry.Business Secretary Vince Cable launched the campaign this week, “Despite popular belie...

Justin Tomlinson MP Responds To Honda Disruption Following Thailand Flooding

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today responded to the news that serious flooding in Thailand has resulted in disruption to the component part supply chain for Honda’s Swindon plant.The devastating flooding has affected a large area of central and northern Thailand meaning that a number of Honda suppliers in the area have been forced to stop parts production.Speaking on ITV’s regional news Justin Tomlinson MP expressed sympathy for all those affected by the terrible flooding in Thailand and reassured that H...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Government Support For Daylight Saving Bill

Nov 01, 2011

Justin Tomlinson backing the Lighter Later campaignToday the Government announced support for the Daylight Saving Bill – calling for a change to the way we set our clocks. As a long-time supporter of the bill, and the Lighter Later campaign behind it, Justin Tomlinson MP welcomed the move having spoken in favour of the Private Members Bill last year.Justin Tomlinson MP said “This announcement will be warmly welcomed by the road safety organisations, sporting bodies, tourism industries and commun...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins All Party Parliamentary Literacy Group

Nov 01, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP visits the North Swindon LibraryJustin Tomlinson MP today joined MPs from all parties at the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Literacy Group.It is a simple fact that literacy transforms lives – with better literacy, everyone can succeed in life, yet one in six people in the UK struggle to read and write. This means that they live without the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to fulfil their potential. A society that struggles with literacy suffers...