News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Strong Budget For Uncertain Times

Oct 29, 2021

All eyes were on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week as he delivered his budget – which promised a stronger post-Covid economy for the British people. Firstly, it was a huge relief to hear that the economy is recovering faster than predicted, with the Office of Budget Responsibility forecasting the economy to return to pre-covid levels at the turn of the year. The OBR has also revised down their scarring assumption - meaning we have been successful at preventing a lot of the long-term economic...

Budget Shows How The Conservative Government Is Delivering A Stronger Economy For People In Swindon

Oct 27, 2021

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised a stronger post Covid economy for the British people as he outlined spending for the next year in the Autumn Budget. There was good news as the Chancellor announced that the Covid recovery has been faster than predicted – with the Office of Budget Responsibility revising up its growth prediction from 4% to 6.5%. In addition to this, at the height of the pandemic, unemployment was expected to peak at 12%. Today, the OBR expect unemployment to peak at 5.2% - mea...

£65 Million Support Package For Vulnerable Renters

Oct 25, 2021

- Low income households to benefit from £65 million support package - Funding comes on top of £500 million helping vulnerable families with essentials over winter - Ban on evictions during the pandemic and other support has made sure vast majority of households are up to date with rent Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the pandemic will be helped by a £65 million support package announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities today (23 October 2021). The fu...

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Week Of Shock, Anger And Despair

Oct 22, 2021

It has been an emotional week for everybody working across Parliament & constituencies. A mixture of shock, sadness, despair and anger all rolled into one. It brought many memories back of 2016 when Jo Cox MP was cruelly murdered on the streets as she served her constituents. I had the honour of knowing both Jo & David and all of my thoughts at the moment are with their families – I cannot imagine what they are going through. It has been very touching to see the incredible amount of tri...

UK Agrees Historic Trade Deal With New Zealand

Oct 21, 2021

- Prime Minister seals free trade deal with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern  - Boost to British exporters and small businesses as both countries ditch tariffs and cut red tape -More opportunities to live and work in New Zealand and deeper cooperation on digital trade and climate change A comprehensive trade agreement with New Zealand will cut red tape for businesses, end tariffs on UK exports and create new opportunities for tech and services companies, while making it easier for UK professionals ...

Justin Discusses Climate Change With Swindon Climate Action Network

Oct 20, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with Swindon Climate Action Network (SCAN) to discuss the most pressing issues concerning the environment. Justin meets with SCAN regularly – not only for them to flag their concerns, but also so he can update the group on the work the Government is doing to support the environment. The main focus of the meeting was the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which will see representatives from a number of countries to develop a plan to tackle the issue ...

Environment Bill Continues Through Parliament

Oct 20, 2021

The Government’s legislation to transform our environment has returned to Parliament for Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. Through the Environment Bill, we will clean up the country’s air, restore natural habitats and increase biodiversity. The Bill will also outline how the government will reduce waste, make better use of resources, and improve management of water resources in a changing climate. The Bill will crack down on water companies that discharge sewage into rivers...

Justin Pays Tribute to Sir David Amess

Oct 18, 2021

North Swindon MP Justin has paid trubite to Sir David Amess MP, who was killed during a constituency surgery in Southend on Friday. Sir David had been an MP for nearly 40 years, having been elected to represent Basildon in 1983 and Southend West from 1997. He was highly respected across Parliament, renown for his kind nature and sense of duty to the people he represented as an MP. Justin Tomlinson said: "There are no words. Yet again the best pay the ultimate price. His passion, joy, and w...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Government Working To Improve Access To GPs

Oct 15, 2021

The past two years has been a challenging time for our local GPs working in the NHS, and now with the Covid-19 booster programme well underway, as well as the biggest flu vaccination programme. I know they are doing all that they can to prepare for winter. With more bugs flying around now that people are able to mix again, as well as the need to treat COVID-19 patients has contributed to longer wait times for non-COVID-19 care, the Government is making the NHS its number one priority. We are sp...

Justin Visits Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy

Oct 11, 2021

Pupils at Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy had a politics lesson after North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson paid the school a visit this morning. Justin gave the pupils an interactive lesson in how a Bill passes through Parliament to help them understand how parliamentary democracy works in the UK. After selecting a Queen and a Clerk of the House, the pupils were split into members of the House of Lords and members of the House of Commons. The pupils selected a Bill to increase the amount of sport i...