News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP On Duty For World Record Attempt

Jul 16, 2015

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was on hand on Saturday as the lead witness to the Guinness World Record attempt at Swindon Central Library which aimed to get a record number of youngsters signed up to this years Summer Reading Challenge. The campaign run by The Reading Agency is aimed at encouraging as many primary school children as possible to take part in the challenge which is the UK's largest reading for pleasure initiative. Improving literacy skills is one of the Governments key education prio...

Swindon MPs & Council Leader Join Forces To Launch Battle Of Britain Commemorations

Jul 12, 2015

Local MPs, Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland, have joined Council Leader, David Renard, as Swindon Heritage unveiled plans which will see the town play a leading role in events marking the end of the battle over the skies of England in September. Swindon Heritage is organising a week of events based around a unique tribute to Swindon born pilot Squadron Leader Harold Starr which will see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBFM) passing over the town on Battle of Britain Day itself – 15 ...

Justin Launches World Record Summer Reading Challenge

Jul 11, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, is helping to lead a national campaign run by The Reading Agency to encourage all primary school children to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge - the UK’s largest reading for pleasure promotion – and help libraries set a Guinness World Record at the same time. Research shows that reading for pleasure is vital for children’s life chances, and that children who use libraries are twice as likely to be above average readers. It builds confidence and indepe...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 10th July

Jul 10, 2015

Britain deserves a pay rise. Those were the words delivered by the Chancellor as he presented the first all-Conservative budget in 19 years and introduced a new National Living Wage for working people.From a one nation Government, this was a one nation Budget that has taken the necessary steps to lead us down a sound economic path for the benefit of the whole of the UK and everyone in it. This is why we are growing faster than any other major economy in the world and have been able to create 2 m...

Justin Calls On Residents To Support Local Branch Of Girlguiding

Jul 10, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, is calling on local residents to volunteer their time to support the ever-expanding Swindon branch of Girlguiding.Guiding across North Swindon is particularly popular at present and especially strong in Priory Vale, Blunsdon and Highworth. In these areas, there are nearly 200 girls waiting to join guiding for the first time.In these areas alone, Girlguiding have started two Rainbow units in the last year (girls aged 5–7) in Redhouse and Blunsdon, one Ranger un...

Local MP Celebrates Success Of Employee Ownership

Jul 07, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has celebrated National Employee Ownership Day with businesses in Swindon.Justin was invited to be the keynote speaker at the event held in the National Self-Build and Renovation Centre which itself has just become an employee owned business. The event in Swindon was held to highlight the benefits of being an employee owned business. The event was also held to provide businesses with the information required about how to become an employee owned business. Currently 4%...

Justin Visits Uplands To Celebrate Awards Success

Jul 06, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP and Cllr. Toby Elliott have visited The Uplands Educational Trust to discuss the school's recent success and its plans for the future. The Trust is doing inspiring work in helping young people, irrespective of their special educational needs, to shape their own future and make a meaningful contribution to the local community. One of the ways in which the Trust does this is through their Uplands Charity and Coffee Shops. These provide valuable retail and catering work experi...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 3rd July

Jul 06, 2015

Today we will share in a moment of remembrance as we fall silent at noon to honour those who were killed in the abhorrent massacre which took place on the shores of Tunisia a week ago. Amongst the 38 victims to be killed by the gunman were 30 Brits, including a couple from Wiltshire. I send my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost loved ones in what is the most brutal terrorist attack against British people for many years. Unfortunately, the circumstances of ...

North Swindon MP Celebrates Excellent Swindon Mobility Fair

Jun 30, 2015

North Swindon MP and Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, has joined attendees for a mobility fair in Swindon. The Fair, organised by the Swindon Equality & Access Group and held at the County Ground, celebrated its third annual event with an excellent attendance from visitors and stall holders. Justin spent time meeting with all of the stallholders and highlighted his continued support for the excellent work of SEAG. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "This mobility fair is an excellent e...

Justin Gets Behind Successful St Francis School Fair

Jun 30, 2015

Local resident and North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has shown his support for the St. Francis School in Taw Hill at it's annual summer fair. Justin donned his Swindon Supermarine goalkeeper shirt and gloves to take on the the role of keeper in a penalty shootout. However the striking prowess of those taking part meant that the North Swindon MP spent much of the day picking the ball out of the back of the net. The Fair is held each year to raise funds for the school and this year was incredibl...