News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson Delivers Welcome Speech At Isambard School Prizegiving

Sep 28, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with staff and students at Isambard SchoolJustin Tomlinson MP today joined pupils, parents and teachers to give the Welcome Speech at Isambard School’s Prizegiving Evening.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “I am delighted to have been invited to speak at Isambard’s prizegiving evening. With all the talent seen here tonight, the students are real ambassadors for the school and assets to their local community. I'd like to wish all the prizewinners my warmest congratulations.”Cong...

Justin Tomlinson MP Helps Fundraise With Swindon Cats Protection

Sep 28, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP mans the Swindon Cats Protection StallJustin Tomlinson MP joined the early risers to help Swindon Cats Protection with their Saturday morning fundraising stall. Shoppers at the Co-Op in Highworth were incredibly generous, donating loose change and supporting the stall.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “I am delighted to help Swindon Cats Protection with their fundraising efforts. They do a fantastic job in our local community.”Swindon Cats Protection has currently has about 30 cats...

Justin Tomlinson MP Draws Purple Pig Competition Winners

Sep 28, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Becky Strafford drawing the winnersJustin Tomlinson MP was delighted to meet business owner Becky Strafford and draw the winners of her ‘Win a Wedding Planner Competition’. Over the summer over 100 brides and grooms entered Purple Pig Events competition to win their Whole Kiss and Caboodle package providing the winners with a complete wedding planning service.Justin Tomlinson MP said: ‘Supporting new business is important to both the local and national economy. Purple...

Justin Cheers On Supermarine After New Sponsorship Deal

Sep 28, 2011

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, is backing Swindon Supermarine to have a successful FA Cup run as he joined the Marine faithful on the road. Justin, a huge supporter of the non-league side, leant his support to the South Marston side and has often been seen supporting the side home & away in recent years. The match against Cirencester Town was the first outing for Supermarine in their new kit having secured a sponsorship deal with Wonga.com for the 2011/2012 season. Justin Tomlinson MP said: ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Swindon College

Sep 22, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with some of the studentsJustin Tomlinson MP visited Swindon College to talk to students interested in a career in public services, from the police and fire services to the military. The students were learning about government at a local and national level and were keen to give their MP a grilling.The visit was a great opportunity both for Justin to hear, from the students, which issues matter to them and for the students to raise such issues with their MP. Students asked h...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Residents At Fitzwarren House For Macmillan Big Coffee Morning

Sep 22, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and fiancee Jo Wheeler with Fitzwarren volunteer BasilJustin Tomlinson MP joined residents at Fitzwarren House for a cup of tea and cake at their event for the Macmillan Big Coffee Morning. Residents and their families enjoyed tea, delicious homemade cakes or a cream tea and entertainment from a fantastic live singer who performed old classics from Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole.The Big Coffee Morning started in 1990 when a local fundraising committee decided to hold a coffee...

Justin Tomlinson MP Takes Part In Historic Archery Competition

Sep 19, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP is presented with an arrow for taking part in the competitionJustin Tomlinson MP was part of Parliamentary history by taking part in an archery competition, the first ever sporting contest to be held on Speaker's Green.The event was organised by the sport's Parliamentary Sponsor Huw Irranca-Davies MP, as part of Archery GB's 150th anniversary celebrations, and to promote the sport ahead of next year's Olympics. MPs and Peers were invited to come and join in t...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets With Local Businesses At GWE Business Forum

Sep 19, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP speaks at a business eventJustin Tomlinson MP attended the latest meeting of the GWE Business Forum. Held quarterly, the meetings are a chance for the business community to sit down with government – both local and national – and discuss the issues and initiatives that affect them.The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for business leaders to highlight problems they encounter as well as impediments to job and growth creation.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “As a former small b...

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks On Problems Posed To Small Businesses By Late Payments

Sep 19, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP speaks on late payments to small businessesIn a speech in Parliament, Justin Tomlinson MP today highlighted the problems posed to small businesses by late payments. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate, Justin raised the importance of business mentors teaching start-up businesses to manage cash flow.As a previous small business owner, Justin Tomlinson MP said: “ A tip from my own experience is that one should talk regularly to customers and suppliers, because there are time...

Justin Tomlinson MP Champions Apprenticeships And Enterprise In Speech To Parliament

Sep 19, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP speaks in the House of CommonsJustin Tomlinson MP today championed apprenticeships and enterprise in a speech in Parliament. Speaking in an Opposition Day Debate on Opportunities for the Next Generation, Justin highlighted the success of Swindon’s Plan 500 and the difference apprenticeships have made to businesses in Swindon.In the speech, Justin Tomlinson MP said: “I am such a huge fan of apprenticeships because they help businesses by giving them an opportunity to train a...