News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP Supports Plans For Swindon Half Marathon

Mar 20, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has met with Graeme Hardie from 113 Events, a small, family-run, event organiser, who are charged with putting on this year’s Swindon Half Marathon. Graeme showed Justin the new course and they both discussed a number of potential sponsorship opportunities to help support the event.Starting and finishing in the town centre, the new course is largely very flat, and brings runners through the various highlights of the town including the Magic Roundabout, the County Ground...

Local MP Praises Healthwatch Swindon For Successful Dementia Event

Mar 20, 2017

Local MP and former Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson has praised Healthwatch Swindon for a successful Dementia event at the Civic offices.The event was held in partnership with the Dementia Pathway Task Group and consisted of a number of presentations by different speakers for staff and volunteers across Swindon. There were also round table discussions around dementia services including dementia-friendly designs for local buildings.A number of local organisations were able to have s...

“Stellar” North Swindon MP Highlights Local Space Industry In House of Commons

Mar 20, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP has made the case for the local space industry in a House of Commons debate this week.Justin asked Greg Clark, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he was taking to support growth in the UK space sector. He also asked how the upcoming Spaceflight Bill would enable the UK to build on its strengths in science, research and innovation.In his response, Mr Clark described Mr Tomlinson as a “stellar” MP. Mr Clark described the UK’s space s...

Justin Tomlinson MP Pays Tribute To Swindon’s Unsung Heroes

Mar 17, 2017

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has presented awards to inspiring Swindon residents alongside the Mayor of Swindon, the Leader of Swindon Borough Council and the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire.Justin was invited to present awards at the 9th Pride of Swindon awards at Steam Museum to local people who have shown outstanding generosity, determination and kindness. Among those awarded were inspiring individuals such as 9 year old Oscar Moulding. He has raised £2000 to ship his motorised wheelchair t...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 17th March

Mar 17, 2017

Yesterday I was asked to present awards at the 9th Pride of Swindon Awards, held at the Steam Museum alongside the Mayor, the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and the Leader of the Council.For me one of the most enjoyable parts of my role is being able to visit many of the voluntary groups to see first-hand not only the great work they are doing but what a real difference they are making, yet all too often they go unseen and without thanks. Therefore the Swindon Pride Awards are a real opportunity ...

North Swindon MP Joins Local Commonwealth Day Celebration

Mar 14, 2017

On Monday, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined Stratton Parish Council to mark Commonwealth Day, an event which takes place across the world to celebrate the continued unity of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth brings its nations together through peace, culture and diversity. The Commonwealth is made up of 52 members spanning six continents with a combined population of around 2.4 billion people, almost half of whom are under 25. The network includes established economies such a...

Local MP Helps South Marston Students Pass Their Own School Bill

Mar 14, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson visited South Marston Primary School to deliver one of his famous assemblies; giving students from the school the opportunity to learn how Parliament works by passing their very own School Bill.Following his election in 2010, Justin committed to visiting every school in his constituency to discuss his role as the local MP and to give students the opportunity to pass their very own piece of legislation in a fun and hands-on way. As well highlighting the work he does loca...

Justin Tomlinson MP Crowns Haydonleigh Primary School as Winners of Inter-School Debating Competition

Mar 14, 2017

Justin Tomlinson MP acted as the judge for the annual inter-school debating competition last week which was held at St. Francis Primary School, the winners of last year’s competition.The primary schools taking part included St. Francis, Haydonleigh, Red Oaks, Brookfield, Oakhurst and Oliver Tomkins. Each school had a team in which every member had a specific duty. Two members would do the presentation and put forward their best case for the point that they were arguing. The other members were ta...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 10th March

Mar 10, 2017

I was delighted to kick-start the week by celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week at Swindon College. In Swindon 10,070 people have started an apprenticeship since 2010 which has helped youth unemployment fall by a staggering 69.2%. The Government has rightly doubled funding for apprenticeships to £2.5bn as part of its pledge to secure 3 million before the end of the Parliament. We have also seen reform as well ensuring that apprenticeships last for at least 12 months an...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Motor Neurone Disease Association Event

Mar 09, 2017

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has hosted a special day of meetings for the Motor Neurone Disease Association at his Orbital Community Office.The day featured a number of talks and presentations on the support and care that is available for those with MND as well as the people who care for them. Motor Neurone disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and ...