News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Pays Visit To Blunsdon Court

Apr 02, 2022

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has recently visited residents at the Blunsdon Court development to tour the facility. Justin was invited to Blunsdon Court for a coffee morning to meet the residents, all of whom live in the retirement homes. The development came into being while Justin was a Borough Councillor representing the then Abbey Meads ward. The land in question was at one time proposed as the site for a budget hotel, then as a location for a fast-food outlet, before eventually becomi...

National Living Wage Increase Boosts Pay Of Low-Paid Workers

Apr 01, 2022

Millions of workers on the minimum wage will receive a higher percentage increase in pay than most other workers across the economy. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase today by 6.6 per cent to £9.50, providing a pay rise to millions of workers across the UK. There will be a real terms pay increase for 21-22 year olds who will see their pay increase by 9.8 per cent to £9.18 per hour. This is the largest ever cash increase to the naional Living Wage, giving full-time workers aged over 23...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Education White Paper Will Support Opportunities For All

Apr 01, 2022

One of the biggest drivers for me in politics is education. Coming from a family of teachers, having gone to a school bottom of the league tables (where many friends took the wrong path) and as someone who has employed many young people – I absolutely understand the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to fulfil their potential. This week saw the publication of the Education White Paper – Opportunities for All and the SEND & Alternative Provision Green Paper. ...

£125 Million For Councils To Provide Vital Support Services For Domestic Abuse Victims

Mar 31, 2022

- £125 million for councils to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims during 2022/23, taking total to date to £330 million - Funding to go towards healthcare, social workers and benefits, interpreters, immigration advice and other specialist services - Consultations launched to give victims the best chance of rebuilding their lives where they choose - Builds on the government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act, giving more support to victims and their children Domestic abuse victim...

Justin Celebrates 20 Years Of Cancer Research UK

Mar 31, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson celebrated the past, present and future of research at a Cancer Research UK event in Westminster this week to mark the charity’s 20th anniversary. Justin had the chance to meet with researchers working on the latest breakthroughs and campaigners helping to deliver change in their communities, alongside learning about the cutting-edge discoveries taking place on his doorstep. In the UK, survival has doubled in the last 40 years and today, 2 in 4 people survive th...

Do You Know The Latest Highway Code Changes?

Mar 30, 2022

You may be aware the Highway Code has been updated – but do you actually know what’s changed? Understanding the new rules is part and parcel of being a safe driver, so here’s a quick run through of the biggest changes: Pedestrians have priority The hierarchy of road users has changed, with pedestrians now being seen as the most likely to be injured in a collision. There are three new rules around giving pedestrians the right of way over motorists, cyclists, people riding horses and so on. Perh...

Schools White Paper Delivers Real Action To Level Up Education

Mar 28, 2022

The Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has launced the Government's Opportunity for All white paper to make sure every child can reach the full height of their potential. Any child who falls behind in maths or English will get the support they need to get back on track, as part of a pledge the Education Secretary will make to every parent in the country today (Monday 28 March), as he launches the first Schools White Paper in six years. Schools will identify children who need help, provide targete...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Spring Budget To Ease Pressure Of Rising Prices

Mar 25, 2022

Rising inflation is putting real pressure on everyday living costs. This was the focus of Wednesday’s Spring Budget. Every economy across the world is seeing inflation and costs rising. In part, as the global economy re-opens post Covid, pent up demand is exceeding supply and in part the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the sanctions reducing supplies of energy, again pushing costs up. The Chancellor has a difficult juggling act. Balancing the need for further targeted support ...

MPs Welcome The Chancellor’s Spring Statement Cutting Taxes For Families And Businesses Across Swindon

Mar 23, 2022

• The situation in Ukraine reminds us that the United Kingdom’s security and ability to be a force for good in the world is in large part because of the strength of the economy. • But, the steps the United Kingdom are taking to sanction Russia are not cost free for people at home: the biggest impact will be for working families. • In order to protect the progress made in our economic recovery and help families with the cost of living, the Chancellor is delivering a new Tax Plan to reduce and ref...

Justin Meets With City Fibre TO Discuss Superfast Fibre Rollout

Mar 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with Swindon City Fibre to discuss their continued roll-out and encouraging sign up rates. CityFibre was founded to build new generation of Full Fibre infrastructure for the UK - a network capable of transforming the digital capabilities of citizens and businesses, sparking innovation and underpinning our economy in a gigabit age. Justin was pleased to hear how City Fibre were working well with Swindon Borough Council to co-ordinate works, making sure all ...