News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Welcomes Students From Moredon & Rodbourne Cheney Schools To Parliament

Nov 21, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed students from Moredon & Rodbourne Cheney schools to Parliament to discuss his role as their local MP and their ideas for Swindon.The students enjoyed a tour of Parliament, taking in the House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as getting the opportunity to stand at the Government Despatch Box. The tour was followed by an opportunity for the group to meet Justin where students could ask Justin anything about his role as an MP and what he does...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls For Better Training & Opportunities For Female Coaches In Football

Nov 21, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has given his support for the Betfair Fairer Game campaign, which aims to promote better training and opportunities for female coaches in football.Justin met North Swindon resident Kerry Walklett who has been successfully chosen as one of the 50 coaches Betfair is funding to complete their UEFA B licence, with the long-term goal of increasing the number of women at the top of the coaching pyramid.Kerry, a Stratton resident who plays for Reading, plays an important role ...

Justin Meets With Rentplus To Discuss Innovative Ideas For Swindon's Housing Market

Nov 21, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has met with the Chief Executive of Rentplus, Richard Connolly, to discuss innovative new offering for Swindon's housing mix.Rentplus is a major new affordable housing option, providing real opportunities for people aspiring to move from renting to owning their home. Its developments will all comprise of new build properties with strong energy efficiency performance, meaning occupiers can achieve savings on household bills. Tenants have five-year renewable tenan...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Local Charity’s Award Nomination

Nov 21, 2017

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the news that a local charity has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.SMASH has made the short list in the Kids Count Inspire the House Awards, having been nominated by Justin.Kids Count is a charity which helps young people overcome disadvantages, and encourages and promotes self-help. The awards are an opportunity to recognise those who have inspired young people and encouraged them to determine their own future.Justin nominated SMASH becau...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council For Parliament Week

Nov 20, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson made another visit for UK Parliament Week, this time to the The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. EPSRC is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences, investing more than £800 million a year in a broad range of subjects - from mathematics to materials science, and from information technology to structural engineering.Justin met with employees to discuss the EPSRC’s continued engagement with ...

North Swindon Welcomes Brownies To Community Office For Parliament Week Event

Nov 20, 2017

As part of UK Parliament week, North Swindon Justin Tomlinson MP hosted local Brownies from Highworth & Greenmeadow in his community office on the Orbital, to talk about his role as MP and how Parliament works.The Brownies passed one of five parliamentary bills for UK Parliament Week as Justin spent the week visiting schools and local groups to try and engage youngsters with democracy and Parliament. Chris Humphries, Journalist at the Swindon Advertiser, wrote the following article to summa...

North Swindon MP Kicks Off Parliament Week At Haydonleigh School

Nov 20, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP kicked off UK Parliament Week with a visit to Haydonleigh Primary School.Justin met with the very impressive School Council where they passed their own Parliamentary Bill, before taking questions and talking about the responsibilities they held as members of the School Council. He also had lunch with the School Council where they discussed favourite subjects, secondary school options and favourite TV programmes!There was also a very moving moment where pupil Rosie Perry read ...

North Swindon MP Visits Swindon Academy As Part Of UK Parliament Week

Nov 17, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has visited Swindon Academy's schools at Alton Close and Beech Drive to teach pupils about the work Parliament does.The visit was part of UK Parliament Week and designed to show the children how a Bill in passed through the Houses of Parliament.In order to show this, the children were split into two groups to represent the House of Lords and House of Commons, and a Queen & Clerk were also selected.The Bill went back and forth between Commons and Lords, with ...

Swindon Advertiser Column: Parliament Week Is A Great Opportunity To Get Young People Enthused About Democracy & Parliament

Nov 17, 2017

This week is UK Parliament Week; not because of the late nights debating the Brexit bill in Westminster, but for the number of different events aimed at engaging people, particularly young people, with Parliament and democracy.The week is run nationally from Parliament and aims to engage people across the UK with the processes and functioning of our democracy. It aims to explore what Parliament does and empower people to get involved with politics.It therefore presented a great opportunity find ...

Local MP Shows Westrop School How To Pass A Law As Part Of UK Parliament Week

Nov 17, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has celebrated UK Parliament Week by visiting Westrop School to show pupils how Parliament works.The assembly was designed to demonstrate to pupils how a Bill is passed through Parliament.In order to show this, the children were split into two groups to represent the House of Lords and House of Commons, and a Queen & Clerk were also selected.The Bill went back and forth between Commons and Lords, with both sides disagreeing and the House of Lords enjoying their power to s...