News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Swears His Oath And Allegiance To King Charles III

Sep 21, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has reaffirmed his alleigiance to King Charles III to mark the beginning of the new king's reign. Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords take an oath of allegiance to the Crown, often called swearing in. MPs take the oath before taking their seats in Parliament after a general election or by-election. However, swearing in also happens after the death of the Monarch - meaning MPs had to take the oath again following the very sad death of Her Majes...

Swindon Advertiser Column - The Loss Of Queen Elizabeth II Will Be Felt By So Many

Sep 15, 2022

Shakespeare described the earlier Queen Elizabeth as a “pattern to all princes living,” and this week King Charles has suitably said the same of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. It has been a loss felt so personally by so many. She was a grandmother figure for the whole nation. A symbol of stability. A constant throughout so much of our lives. An infectious smile that had the ability to put anybody at ease. And a sharp wit & down to earth nature which made her so loved by millions. At ...

Queen Elizabeth II in Swindon

Sep 15, 2022

To commemorate our late Queen we are collating images and memories of the queen in Swindon. Here are some of the photos we have already found. Please do e-mail me to share your own photos or memories! Ian Cooke, from Haydon Wick got in touch to share the following picture of him meeting the Queen in 1971, when she came to open the Wyvern Theatre. He has also sent a picture of the photograph, signed by the Queen when she visited the school in 1997, and which is still proudly displayed in the scho...

Justin Signs Book Of Condolence For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 12, 2022

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined residents in signing the Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, following her death last week. Justin signed the book to express his sadness at her passing and give thanks for her many years of dedicated service to the country. For those wishing to leave their own tributes, books of condolence are available at the following locations: Civic Offices, Euclid Street (open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.00pm) Central Library Highworth Libr...

Justin Attends Proclamation Ceremony To Mark Beginning Of King Charles' Reign

Sep 12, 2022

Member of Parliament for North Swindon, Justin Tomlinson MP marked the accession of His Majesty King Charles III to the throne as he attended Swindon’s Proclamation Ceremony to formally announce the beginning of the new King’s reign. Following the National Proclamation at St James’s Palace on Saturday, local and regional proclamations were made throughout the country – including at the Civic Offices in Swindon. Dignitaries in attendance included Justin as the Member of Parliament for North Swi...

An Update on the Period of National Mourning for HM Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 09, 2022

Following my tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I wanted to write an update regarding the arrangements for the period of national mourning. Day 1: The Prime Minister will have been told of the Queen's death, flags will be lowered to half mast, and Parliament and the devolved legislatures have adjorned. The Royal Family will announce plans for the Queen's funeral, which is expected to be held 10 days following her death. The Prime Minister will hold an audience with the new King as soon a...

Justin Pays Tribute To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 08, 2022

Justin has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the sad news of her death earlier today. He said: I am in Parliament today to honour our late Queen. The global outpouring of grief is testament to the remarkable monarch she was. We feel a sense of great loss when we lose something which has been a constant throughout our lives. That’s why so many people in Swindon and across the country feel a profound sense of loss today. I will always think about the words she said in her ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - New PM Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Sep 08, 2022

I am writing this as Buckingham Palace has just put out a statement to say, ‘The Queen’s doctors are concerned for her Majesty’s health and recommended she remain under medical supervision’. This is very worrying. Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and her family as we hope desperately for better news. Well, where do I start this week? The leadership contest was concluded, and as expected Liz Truss became the Prime Minister. The new PM had served loyally under 3 PM’s, was respected ...

Government Announces Energy Price Guarantee For Families And Businesses

Sep 08, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has set out decisive action to support people and businesses with their energy bills and tackle the root causes of the issues in the UK energy market through increased supply – ensuring the country is not left in the same position again. Under new plans, a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st October, through a new ‘Energy Price Guarantee’ which limits the price suppliers can charge customers for un...

Rough Sleepers Helped To Rebuild Their Lives With New Strategy Backed By £2bn Government Support

Sep 07, 2022

Government today publishes landmark £2 billion Rough Sleeping Strategy to drive forward manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping for good Thousands of people living on the streets will be given a roof over their heads and tailored support to rebuild their lives under landmark government plans to end rough sleeping. The cross-government Rough Sleeping Strategy is backed by £2 billion and builds on the significant action already taken by the government, which has driven a 43% drop in rough sleep...