News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Returns To Abbey Meads Primary School To Discuss His Role As Local MP

Oct 15, 2014

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has paid another visit to Abbey Mead's Community Primary School to chat with pupils from years 4, 5 and 6. Justin was invited to talk with students in a bid to inspire them and encourage them to make the most out of their education. He began by explaining how he became North Swindon's Member of Parliament before engaging the pupils in a discussion regarding their future careers. A mixture of future fashion designers, mechanics and heart surgeons were animated in reveali...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 10th October

Oct 14, 2014

Youth unemployment has always been one of the toughest sectors of the job market to tackle; for those aged 18-24 not in employment, education or training it can be hard to find the help that they need to get on in life. However, I am thrilled to see that there is so much assistance to help the next generation coming through, and yesterday I was proud to attend the celebratory graduation event of 'Make Your Mark' in Swindon – an employability programme run by Marks & Spencer in partnership wi...

Local MP Celebrates Young People Making Their Mark

Oct 13, 2014

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has congratulated graduates of the ‘Make Your Mark’ employment scheme at a ceremony held at Marks & Spencer in Swindon town centre. ‘Make Your Mark’ is a training and job placement scheme hosted by M&S and supported by the Prince’s Trust. The course aims to tackle the skills and experience gap that is often a barrier to employment for some young people. The course is open to anyone not in employment, education or training, aged between 16 and 25 aimed at providi...

Justin Helps Launch New Group For Local Small Businesses

Oct 13, 2014

Local MP, former business owner, and Small Business Ambassador, Justin Tomlinson MP, has spoken of the important role SMEs play in building a sustainable local economy at the launch of the WIN Swindon business group.WIN Swindon has been set up by local training providers and business owners to allow small businesses to meet up, discuss their plans and share best practice. Justin spoke about his time as a small business owner and highlighted the Government's initiatives to support SMEs; including...

North Swindon MP Backs Move To Extend Free Debt Advice

Oct 10, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP has taken part in an important discussion about the impact of debt, hosted by the Centre for Social Justice. Justin was joined by representatives from the Centre for Social Justice, StepChange Debt Charity, Moneyline and the Children’s Society, to discuss how people can be discouraged to build savings and therefore decrease their reliance on credit. All attendees agreed on the importance of sign-posting free and independent debt advice, in order to remove the stigma associate...

Local MP Praises Government For Delivering Better Value For Taxpayers' Money

Oct 10, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has spoken of how the Government is working hard to ensure that taxpayers' money is spent effectively, during an important debate hosted by the TaxPayers' Alliance. The event, on how to reduce Government waste and deliver better value for money for tax payers, focussed on ensuring that taxpayers received the highest quality services whilst removing unnecessary and wasteful spending. Justin was joined by Chairman of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, Jonathan Isaby, fell...

Justin Highlights Excellent Government Support For Combatting Youth Unemployment

Oct 10, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP joined Young Enterprise and the Personal Finance Education Group for an open discussion on how to equip young people with skills in a bid to combat youth unemployment.Youth unemployment was far too high under the previous Government and thanks to huge investment in the apprenticeships programme (930 young people have started an apprenticeship in North Swindon in the past twelve months) as well as changes to the National Curriculum and school leaving age (ensuring that all you...

North Swindon MP Pledges Support To Guide Dogs Charity

Oct 10, 2014

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has praised Guide Dogs UK for the excellent work they do both nationally and in North Swindon. As well as providing support for blind and partially sighted people, Guide Dogs UK also fund research into a number of eye conditions and educate the public about eye care. In addition, the charity works to improve the law to better support blind and partially-sighted members of the public. Justin has actively campaigned with Guide Dogs UK for the greater installation of audio...

Local MP Joins Forces With The British Heart Foundation In Backing World Heart Day

Oct 09, 2014

Local MP and Patron of the British Heart Foundation in Swindon, Justin Tomlinson, was pleased to support World Heart Day and to hear about the great progress which has been made towards fighting cardiovascular disease in North Swindon. Currently in North Swindon there are.. 7,700 people are estimated to be living with cardiovascular disease 2,511 people have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease 1,300 people have survived a stroke 11,976 people have been diagnosed with high blood pressure ...

Justin Leads Key Debate On Improving Debt Advice

Oct 06, 2014

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has taken part in a roundtable discussion on how to improve people's access to debt advice. The event was hosted by StepChange Debt Charity which helps families under financial strain avoid problem debt. And whilst the economy is recovering positively, there are still a significant number of people contacting StepChange to receive advice from people worried about their debts.Representatives from Experian, the Money Advice Service, HSBC, Citizens Advice Bureau an...