News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Cost of Living Support – Check Your Entitlement

May 15, 2023

The Government has a £49 billion package in place to support people through the cost of living & global inflation – triggered by Putin’s barbaric war and post-pandemic. Justin Tomlinson MP has issued an update to make sure that all residents check their eligibility for certain support payments: As part of our £49 BILLION ongoing cost of living support, we are providing help to millions, including extra support for the most vulnerable. Due to war in Europe & the pandemic, high inflation i...

Swindon Advertiser Column - COVID No Longer Global Health Emergency, But Pressure On Health Services Continues

May 12, 2023

This week the World Health Organisation has officially confirmed that Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency. However, the impact of the pandemic continues to put pressure on healthcare systems around the world. Recent studies have shown that no country has been spared from disruption- with screening services most affected and systems now reporting a surge in people needing appointments. In this country we know these are issues and we are determined to fix them, starting with GP appoin...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes £2.9m In Extra Funding for Schools In North Swindon

May 12, 2023

• The Conservative Government is investing an extra £2 billion into schools this year and next, with every state school in England benefitting and schools in North Swindon receiving £2,901,265 in extra funding. • The extra funding will deliver the highest real terms spending per pupil in history by 2024–25. A typical primary school will receive approximately an extra £35,000 and a typical secondary school will receive an extra £200,000. • This is delivering on the Conservative Government’s commi...

Justin Highlights Additional Support For Terminally Ill People

May 12, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined MPs from across Westminster to attend an event raising awareness for support available to people who are nearing the end of their lives. In November the Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill was given Royal Assent, giving thousands more people nearing the end of their life fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system. This means that people who are thought to be in the final year of their life will be able to receive...

New £885 Million Primary Care Plan To Make It Easier For Patients To See Their GP

May 09, 2023

Patients will be able to contact their general practice more easily and quickly - and find out exactly how their request will be handled on the day they call - as part of a major multi-million pound overhaul of primary care, the government and NHS will announce this week. Practices across England will also be given £240 million this year to embrace the latest technology, replacing old analogue phones with modern systems so patients never get engaged tones and easy-to-use online tools to ensure p...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Coronation Will Show Best Of British

May 05, 2023

It has been almost exactly 70 years since the last Coronation, so this really is a day to remember for the country . State occasions like this are a fantastic unifying moment, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds to share our pride in Britain’s history and its values. I have no doubt that Swindon, like the rest of the country, will put on a fantastic show – and there are many events going on across the town. Pinetrees Community Centre in Pinehurst have a big celebration tomorrow...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Literacy A Vital Part Of Shaping A Child's Future

Apr 28, 2023

This week I attended the National Literacy Trust’s Literacy Leaders event to discuss the importance of literacy for levelling up our communities. This is an issue I am passionate about and throughout my career as an MP I have worked to get children reading. As part of this work, I have chaired a cross-party group (APPG) for Libraries, launched the Summer Reading Challenge in Parliament, held literacy trust events at my Community Office and supported other initiatives such as World Book Day. I w...

Swindon MPs Welcome Taxi Licensing Laws Coming In To Effect

Apr 28, 2023

South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson have welcomed a new law introduced by the Government today, which will help to safeguard passengers and crack down on unfit taxi and private hire vehicle drivers as part of ‘Sian’s Legacy’. Sian O’Callaghan was tragically murdered by a cab driver following a night out in Swindon in 2011, changing her family's lives forever. As a result of the new law, councils in England will now be mandated to use a national database to ...

Government Meets Target Of 20,000 More Police Officers

Apr 28, 2023

Justin Has welcomed news that the Govenment has delivered on our manifesto pledge to recruit 20,00 extra police officers. Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 20,951 police officers recruited – beating the original pledge by nearly 1,000. More officers recruited means more officers on the streets tackling crime and making our communities safer.

Over 8 Million Families To Receive £301 Cost Of Living Payment From Today

Apr 25, 2023

Over eight million households across the UK will receive a £301 Cost of Living Payment from the Government, with payments rolled out from today, demonstrating the Government’s relentless focus on our five priorities – including halving inflation, growing the economy and reducing debt. As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, these payments are designed to target support towards the most vulnerable in society and provide them with a financial boost. The Department for Wor...