Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Justin Tomlinson MP Celebrates World Book Day

Justin Tomlinson MP Celebrates World Book Day

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson spoke recently on his own love of reading and the importance of reading books for World Book Day 2021. World Book Day was set up as a charity established by writers and publishers to promote reading as a great pleasure and life skill. One of their main aims is that every child regardless of their circumstances can have a book of their own. Justin also highlighted the charities excellent website and encouraged residents in North Swindon to take a look themselves...

2 Million People Vaccinated Against COVID in the South West

2 Million People Vaccinated Against COVID in the South West

Today NHS figures show that over 2 million people in the South West have had their first vaccine. They show that 93.6% of over-65s in England have had at least one dose – and the percentage is higher in all seven NHS areas in the South West. In Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, 305,733 doses have been given in total - with 97.4% of over-65s having had at least one dose. Across the UK 20,982,571 people have now been vaccinated. North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson said: "A nu...

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Positive Budget Despite Challenging Circumstances

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Positive Budget Despite Challenging Circumstances

Wednesday’s budget was one of the most important and challenging. The measures necessary to contain the virus and protect livelihoods have placed huge pressures on the economy. With £407bn of support for the British people, this comes as one of the largest, most comprehensive & sustained response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the independent Office for Budget Responsibility has outlined, because of the interventions to support jobs & businesses, the economy is now expected to recover more...

Swindon To Receive £19.5million For Town Regeneration

Swindon To Receive £19.5million For Town Regeneration

Swindon is set to benefit from a £19.5million investment to regenerate the town, as part of the Government's commitment to levelling up across the Country. The funding is one of 45 Town Deals announced by the Chancellor as part of the 2021 budget. Town Deals are at the heart of the Prime Minister’s commitment to levelling up our regions. Town Deals put local people in charge, allowing for improvements to transport links and broadband connectivity, as well as providing vital social and cultural ...

Chancellor's Budget Focuses On Growth and Recovery

Chancellor's Budget Focuses On Growth and Recovery

Coronavirus support and economic recovery were at the centre of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget, with current support extended, and new funding announced to help businesses as they re-open when restrictions begin to ease. The Government has already announced £280billion in Coronavirus support over the last year, pledging to do all it could to protect jobs and businesses. With the economic impact of Coronavirus expected to be felt for a little while longer, the Chancellor's budget continued gene...

Global Travel Taskforce meets to map out safe return to international travel

Global Travel Taskforce meets to map out safe return to international travel

- Group will focus on developing a framework to enable more international travel - Key industry players from the aviation, maritime, cruise, international rail and tourism sectors to play a critical role in developing recommendations - Plan will be underpinned by the latest scientific data, keeping the country safe from new COVID variants The Secretary of State Grant Shapps has today (2 March 2021) chaired the first meeting of the new Global Travel Taskforce to set out a plan for restarting inte...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Fall In Rough Sleeping By More Than A Third

North Swindon MP Welcomes Fall In Rough Sleeping By More Than A Third

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the latest statistics published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, that show rough sleeping in the UK has declined by 37% in the last year. According to the report by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, he number of people sleeping rough has fallen for the third year in a row. Across England, the numbers have fallen by 37% to 2,688, which is the largest decrease since the annual snapshot was introd...

Teacher Assessed Grades For Students

Teacher Assessed Grades For Students

Students will receive grades awarded and determined by teachers, with pupils only assessed on what they have been taught, the Education Secretary announced today (Thursday, 25 February). Fairness and flexibility are at the heart of the Government’s plans to ensure young people get to their next stage of education or training. Teachers will be able to draw on a range of evidence when determining grades, including the optional use of questions provided by exam boards, as well as mock exams, course...

New Education Recovery Package For Children and Young People

New Education Recovery Package For Children and Young People

Following the announcement of the roadmap yesterday which laid out a cautious easing of restrictions, the government has today, Wednesday 24 February, announced further elements of the recovery support package so children and young people can catch up on missed learning and development due to the pandemic. As the Prime Minister has said, getting children back into school has been the government’s top priority. From 8 March all children and students will return to face-to-face education in school...

Government Sets Out Road Map For Easing Restrictions

Government Sets Out Road Map For Easing Restrictions

From 8 March, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will be changing: You will be allowed to spend time in outdoor public spaces for recreation on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. This means you can sit down for a drink or picnic. You must continue to maintain social distance from those outside your household. This is in addition to outdoor exercise, which is already permitted. Pupils and students in all schools and Further Education settings w...