News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon Advertiser Column - Tough Decisions Necessary To Tackle Difficult Times

Jan 06, 2023

As Parliament is set to return, the Prime Minister used his first speech of 2023 to outline his pledge to tackle the most pressing issues currently facing the country. The Prime Minister listed 5 promises he would focus on delivering during the remainder of this Parliamentary session: stabilising the economy, reducing debt, helping with the cost of living, increasing NHS and schools funding, and tackling illegal migration. All key issues raised on the doorsteps. In relation to the economy, the ...

Prime Minister Sets Out 5 Key Pledges

Jan 04, 2023

The Prime Minister set out his 5 key pledges to deliver peace of mind, these include: 📉Halving inflation this year to ease the cost of living and give people financial security. 📈Growing the economy, creating better-paid jobs and opportunity right across the country. 🤝Making sure our national debt is falling so that we can secure the future of public services. 🏥Cutting NHS waiting lists so people will get the care they need more quickly. 🛑Passing new laws to stop small boats, making sure that if...

New Year Cheer: £2 Bus Tickets For Thousands Of Routes

Jan 01, 2023

Millions of people across England can now save money and ‘Get Around for £2’, thanks to £60 million government funding to cap single bus fares until the end of March. From today (1 January 2023) until 31 March 2023, over 130 bus operators outside of London will charge no more than £2 for their single tickets across over 4,600 routes, helping families, commuters and other passengers save money on travel. With the average single bus fare for a 3-mile journey costing around £2.80 outside London, pa...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Christmas Shows Incredible Ability To Help Others

Dec 29, 2022

Christmas Day saw the first King’s speech since King George IV’s address in 1951 – it was a first for many of us and certainly felt strange & poignant at first. In his speech, King Charles spoke about the late Queen’s faith in people, in particular the “belief in the extraordinary ability of each person to touch, with goodness and compassion, the lives of others, and to shine a light in the world around them.” As an MP I am privileged to be able to witness the incredible ability of people he...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Announcement On Fan Led Review

Dec 23, 2022

The Government has confirmed plans to implement the Fan Led Review of Football Governance will be brought forward in the New Year. Since the publication of the Fan Led Review report, Justin Tomlinson MP has been working with Swindon Town CEO Rob Angus, the Premier League, the EFL, the PFA, Kieran Maguire (Price of Football) and the various Ministers. Trust STFC representing Swindon Town fans who were actively involved throughout the initial consultation for the Fan Led Review and Justin Tomlinso...

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need Sensible, Pragmatic Discussions to Unlock Benefits for NHS Staff and Patients

Dec 23, 2022

I am very sorry to see some NHS staff deciding to take industrial action on the Agenda for Change contracts which cover 1m NHS staff. This is a complex situation and absolutely everyone has admiration for NHS staff, whether a doctor, nurse, paramedic, porter, cleaner etc. I hope we can find a way through this as quickly as possible, especially with the direct impact on patients. The SoS for Health remains committed to continue discussing a way through with the Unions. As it stands, the Indepen...

Justin Visits First City Nursing

Dec 22, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited First City Nursing to meet with frontline Care staff During the visit Justin heard from staff about their experiences, what inspired their career choice and their suggestions. In addition to this there was a discussion on how further integration / collaboration across the NHS and Local Authorities can continue to improve outcomes. Justin Tomlinson MP Said: "I was impressed by their dedication and enthusiasm. It is clear that greater collaboration ...

Justin Hosts Guide Dog Open Doors Event

Dec 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson hosted the Guide Dogs ‘Open Doors’ Parliamentary event. Over the years Justin has worked with the Guide Dogs on numerous campaigns. Guide dogs can be life changing, they offer independence, mobility, and the chance to live life to the full. However, 81% of guide dog owners say that they have experienced access refusal - that means being told that they cannot enter a business or are challenged about their entry because of their dog. This is illegal as part of the...

Justin welcomes extra investment for Highworth Warneford School as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme

Dec 21, 2022

Highworth Warneford School in North Swindon is one of the latest 239 schools across England set to benefit from the Conservative Government’s ten-year School Rebuilding Programme, which has invested over £13 billion to maintain and improve schools since 2015. 400 schools have been announced so far, with a further 100 expected to be confirmed in future years, delivering on the Conservative’s manifesto commitment to give every child access to a great school and a world-class education. Work to...

Justin Visits New Stratton Bakery

Dec 19, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Goody;s Bakery, a new baking company recently opened in Stratton St Margaret. Goody's bakery was created by Ian & Dolly in 2021, using their passion for baking to go above and beyond and create delicious baked goods. Goody's loves to support local businesses using many people in the local community to supply products to enhance the cakes such as a local jam maker, a local personalisation company for decorations and a local florist for the stunning f...