News Category - Justin Tomlinson

£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 ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Increase Energy Independence To Tackle Putin

Mar 18, 2022

As Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, the Government is taking action to hit Russia where it hurts – it’s economy. The sanctions which have been imposed have already devastated the Russian economy – but we can take this even further by tackling Russia’s influence over energy markets. The UK is in no way reliant on Russian oil and gas – Russian oil makes up only 8% of UK demand and Russian gas just 4% of UK demand - however, Russia exports enough of both across the world that it can influen...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Discussion On New Bill To Increase Online Safety

Mar 18, 2022

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the debate around the Government’s Online Safety Bill as bringing the issue of safety across the internet into the ‘centre of the discussion’. Thursday marked the introduction of the new Bill into the House of Commons. The Bill marks somewhat of a milestone in the government’s stated aim, which is to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online. The outcome of the bill’s introduction is likely to be wide-spreading and address longstanding concern...

Local MP Welcomes Reforms to Supported Housing

Mar 18, 2022

The government has announced an important development in addressing the quality of supported housing. Supported housing plays a vital role in delivering better life outcomes and improved wellbeing and health for many vulnerable people across the country. In recognition of its importance, the Government is investing £11.5 billion in much-needed supply through the Affordable Homes Programme, which includes delivery of new supported housing for older, disabled and other vulnerable people. However, ...