News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MPs Welcome Positive Business News For Swindon

Jan 27, 2015

The number of new businesses in Swindon has increased by a third over the past ten years according to a report released.The independent 'Centre for Cities’ 2015 Cities Outlook Report highlights in detail the position of cities and towns across the country; comparing average earnings, qualifications, broadband speeds and more. Swindon has seen a 29% increase in business stock over ten years, with a strong entrepreneurial culture and the creation of a number of small knowledge-intensive businesses...

Local MP & Councillors Join Forces With Swindon Stroke Support Group

Jan 26, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, paid a visit to the Swindon Stroke Support Group to give a talk on what it's like 'behind the scenes' in Parliament. The charity goes to great lengths to support those who have suffered from strokes, as well as their relatives. They get together every Thursday evening to chat, enjoy tea and biscuits, play cards, scrabble, bingo and sometimes even a quiz. They also organise local trips and holidays - all of which are appreciated by their members. Justin was also joine...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 23rd January

Jan 23, 2015

Like many people over the last few weeks, I have been feeling the full effects of a bad cold as the weather has plummeted in the first month of the year. Nevertheless, I threw myself into an action-packed week to try and shake it off.Thankfully, I spent a lovely warm evening with my friends at the Swindon Stroke Support Group last Thursday to give a ‘behind the scenes’ talk on what it’s really like in Parliament. The charity goes to fantastic lengths to support those who have suffered from strok...

Justin Thanks Local Police Officers As Crime Falls Again

Jan 23, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed news that crime across the country has fallen to its lowest level in history, and thanked local police officers for their continued hard work. Latest figures from the independent Office for National Statistics recorded crime in Swindon & Wiltshire has fallen by 14% and nationally, crime measured by the independent Crime Survey has fallen by 25% since 2010 - the lowest level since the survey began in 1981.The Independent Crime Survey of England and Wales sho...

Local MPs Join Forces To Welcome Latest Positive Jobs News

Jan 22, 2015

Local MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have welcomed the latest statistics which show unemployment across Swindon has fallen by more than 60% the since General Election. Across the country, more than 1.8 million people have found work since May 2010 and 95% of the jobs started in the last year were full time. Importantly, the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8% (down from 8% in 2010), reaching the independent Office of Budget Responsibility’s target more than two years early. The Offi...

Swindon Link Weekly Article - 22nd January

Jan 22, 2015

This week in Parliament we celebrated a date that often gets overlooked, despite marking a crucial milestone for British democracy.On Tuesday 20 January, we celebrated Democracy Day, marking 750 years since The January Parliament – a turning point which many historians acknowledge as the foundation of today’s House of Commons. Parliament had of course existed long before 1265. But this had been in the form of selected gatherings consisting of kings and unelected nobility.In January 1265, it was ...

Local MP Joins Forces With Penhill Community Wardens

Jan 19, 2015

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined neighbourhood wardens in Penhill to shadow them and see first-hand the work that they do for the local community.Swindon Borough Council employs neighbourhood wardens to work for, and with, tenants & leaseholders across Swindon’s council housing estates, in order to promote a clean environment and respect for individual properties. The wardens ensure that the area is kept tidy, whilst encouraging council tenants to get involved with looking after the lo...

Justin Delighted By Swindon Start-Up Loan Success

Jan 19, 2015

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed new figures that show the Government’s Start-Up Loans Scheme has provided more than a quarter of million pounds to people in Swindon to set up their own business – helping to provide growth and jobs for hardworking families across Britain. Businesses are an essential part of building our communities, bringing jobs and economic security to towns and cities across the UK. Encouraging business creators is a vital part of our long-term economic plan to secure a bette...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 16th January

Jan 16, 2015

"All is forgiven". So says the front page of Charlie Hebdo, the magazine which experienced tragedy last week when 12 people were killed at its offices in Paris in one of the worst terrorist attacks that France has ever seen. Despite the tragedy of losing so many contributors, the magazine has hit back with defiance and defended it’s right to publish in a free country. Although many people will find the magazine’s content offensive, the release of the special edition has demonstrated through humo...

North Swindon MP Backs New Pensioner Bonds

Jan 16, 2015

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has welcomed the launch of a new National Savings and Investments Bond for pensioners.The new scheme is designed to help retired savers get a better return on their savings income. NS&I will offer one year and three year bonds. The rates will be 2.8% gross/AER on the 1 year bond and 4% gross/AER on the 3 year bond; and will be subject to an investment limit of £10,000 per bond per person. This is a market leading rate and will support people who rely on th...