Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Justin Attends BEST - Be A Better You Opening

Justin Attends BEST - Be A Better You Opening

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to be invited to the grand opening of BEST - Be A Better You in the Dorcan Industrial Estate today. BEST are an organisation which provides bespoke 1-2-1 mentoring programmes for at risk 11-25 year olds and confidence building programmes, alongside running structured discipline sports clubs like martial arts, boxing and fitness, as well as enrichment programmes for schools and during the school holidays for 5-16 year olds. Justin was taken on a to...

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need To Be Pragmatic And Grown Up Following The PMs Resignation

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need To Be Pragmatic And Grown Up Following The PMs Resignation

We need to be pragmatic, grown up and make absolutely sure we put the country first. It became increasingly clear in Parliament this week that confidence in the PM was draining. Ministers were openly discussing the 'when' not 'if', but the actual announcement yesterday surprised everyone - far sooner than expected. I suspect after the chaos of the vote on Wednesday evening that was the final straw. Colleagues would have made that clear and the Prime Minister decided she would announce she would...

Justin Intervenes In Opposition Day Debate

Justin Intervenes In Opposition Day Debate

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson made an intervention during Labour's Opposition Day Debate, highlighting last weeks employment statistics - which showed employment is at its highest since 1974. Justin also welcomed the news that there were over 920 more people in work in North Swindon than 12 months ago.

Justin Raises The Issue Of Changing Interest Rates And Ensuring Clear Advice And Communication

Justin Raises The Issue Of Changing Interest Rates And Ensuring Clear Advice And Communication

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson asked Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Simon Clarke, whether he would commit to working with Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert to help people understand the changes to the housing market. Justin asked: Home ownership is absolutely key to social mobility, but as historically low interest rates come to an end, that becomes more difficult for future generations and existing homeowners. Will the Secretary of State commit to work with M...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Quick Decisive Action Gives Us The Best Chance In Challenging Times

Swindon Advertiser Column - Quick Decisive Action Gives Us The Best Chance In Challenging Times

The economy and cost of living is dominating politics and everyday lives now and this week in Parliament we have been voting through various measures. There are two immediate financial issues: 1 – Rising energy costs. As we (UK and pretty much every other country) all face the consequences of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, impacting global supplies. We simply could not stand by and do nothing. We have brought forward various packages of support, worth £150bn – the largest in Europe. This wa...

Justin Meets With The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Justin Meets With The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Justin joined St Andrew’s borough councillors Jake Chandler and Steve Heyes to meet with Dr Gary Mantle, Chief Executive of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The group discussed a number of issues affecting wildlife in Swindon – including water runoff, rewilding, and sustainable farming. Jake and Steve also took the opportunity to discuss issues around Tadpole Farm as it continues to develop.