News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP Arranges Major Donation From Nationwide To Olive Tree Cafe

Jul 25, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP was delighted to join representatives of Nationwide at the Olive Tree Café on Friday to hand over a donation worth £1000 which has allowed the social enterprise to buy a brand new industrial oven which has transformed output from the kitchen.The investment now allows the café - which provides work opportunities for people with mental health conditions – the opportunity to cater for more and more customers, thus raising more funds for the café.Justin was behind the donation as...

Justin Welcomes News That Unemployment In North Swindon Hits Record Low

Jul 25, 2016

Justin Tomlinson has welcomed this week’s figures showing that there are 231,000 more people in work across the South West and 2.7 million more people across the United Kingdom back in work than in 2010, meaning that more families across North Swindon have the security of a regular pay packet.In North Swindon, the number of people claiming the key out of work benefits has fallen by 1,360 - a 63% drop – since 2010.With the employment rate at a record high, the female employment rate at its highes...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 22nd July

Jul 22, 2016

Last weekend was one of mixed emotions for me. On Saturday I was very excited as I arrived for what I thought would be a relaxing day of cricket at Lords on the 3rd day of the test match between England and Pakistan. Just as the morning session began, I received a call from Downing Street. The Prime Minister wished to speak to me. I made a quick exit from the stands (mid-over as well which as cricket fans will appreciate, is never a good thing). It wasn’t good news.With more people wanting senio...

Justin Elected Co-Chair Of All Party Parliamentary Group For Sport

Jul 20, 2016

Local MP and sports fanatic Justin Tomlinson has proudly been appointed as the Co-Chair for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Sport.He was invited to become a Co-Chair by UK Sport and the Sport & Recreation Alliance. He is co-chairing the group alongside Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of the most successful disabled athletes in Britain.Justin is renowned for his love of sport, especially football where he is an avid fan of Swindon Supermarine whom he watches every week both home and a...

Nova Hreod Display Artistic Talent In Justin's New Office

Jul 20, 2016

Nova Hreod Academy were the first school invited by Justin Tomlinson MP to create an art display for his new community office at the Orbital Shopping Centre.Justin moved into his new constituency office at the end of May and since then, the idea has been to create a real community hub which is there to serve the community of North Swindon. So far, the MP has hosted public meetings, informative drop in sessions and fundraisers for charities. Now, he aims to invite local schools to visit the offic...

Local MP Backs British Businesses To Thrive

Jul 19, 2016

North Swindon MP and former business owner Justin Tomlinson was the guest speaker at the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce business lunch last Friday where he gave a speech on the future of our economy and what Brexit means for business. He then faced a number of different questions from chamber members who represented a number of different professions including legal, hoteliers, catering, education, advertising and marketing.The event was sponsored by Barclays who have done lots of work alongsi...

Justin Hosts Annual Launch Of The Summer Reading Challenge

Jul 19, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has hosted the launch of The Reading Agency's annual campaign to encourage all primary school children to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge - the UK’s largest reading for pleasure promotion. Research shows that reading for pleasure is a more powerful factor in life achievement than socio-economic background, and that children who use libraries are twice as likely to be above average readers. The Challenge builds confidence and independent reading, while ...

North Swindon MP Welcomes Westrop Primary School To Parliament

Jul 19, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed pupils from Westrop Primary School's council in Highworth to Parliament.Each year, pupils from the school stand for election to join the school's council. This year, for the first time, the pupils who make up the council had the opportunity to visit Parliament to learn more about the political process. As well as meeting with Justin and having the opportunity to ask him questions the pupils enjoyed a tour of Parliament, visiting both the House of Commons and Hous...

Local MP Meets The Newlife Foundation For Disabled Children

Jul 19, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has shown his support for the charity Newlife during an event in Parliament.Newlife is the UK's largest charity funder of vital disability equipment for disabled children. The charity also runs the country's only national emergency equipment service for terminally ill children. The charity is also embarking on a campaign to encourage greater re-use and recycling of specialist equipment which is still in a good condition.Justin Tomlinson MP said: "Many children with disa...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 15th July

Jul 15, 2016

It was one in one out on Wednesday as David Cameron left No.10 and Theresa May replaced him within a space of an hour. And the new PM got straight to work as she began to fill her new cabinet leading every MP to promptly ensure that their mobile phone had been fully charged! I wanted to take this opportunity to pay tribute to David Cameron. He has been a dignified statesman throughout his six years as PM with a number of proud achievements made by his Government, of which I am proud to have been...