News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon MPs Join Swindon Resident To Challenge Cyber Bullying

Sep 12, 2014

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have joined forces with Swindon resident, Carney Bonner, to support his campaign to end cyber bullying.Working with the charity, Fixers, Carney has secured National Lottery funding to run workshops to highlight the problem of cyber bullying. With the explosion in the use of social media, cyber bullying has become a prevalent problem and Carney's free workshops allow him to visit schools with the aim of educating young people about online safety ...

Justin 'Likes' Visit To Facebook

Sep 10, 2014

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was invited to the London offices of Facebook to hear about the effort being made to promote small and medium size enterprises across the UK. There are currently 34 million monthly active users of Facebook in the UK - a varied mix of ages, background and cultures all using the site to interact with friends and neighbours online. Understandably therefore businesses are increasingly investing time and money into Facebook pages to reach millions of people who use the site...

North Swindon MP Heads Back To The Classroom During Nova Hreod Visit

Sep 10, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, joined the new United Learning management team on a tour of Nova Hreod Academy on Akers Way.Justin went back to the classroom, popping into a number of lessons including Maths, Art and Science before sitting down with the principle Darren Barton and executive principle Ben Parnell.Much of the discussion focused on the schools aims to reduce disruption in the classroom by adopting a zero tolerance policy towards bad behavior. The United Learning Trust hopes to clamp d...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 5th September

Sep 08, 2014

Each and every election that passes we continue to see a worrying trend of increasing voter apathy. A 65% turnout at the general election, just over 30% for the local and European elections, and a shameful 10% for some PCC elections. We need a thriving, engaged democracy. Frankly I am embarrassed by how the political system is viewed as increasingly irrelevant by swathes of people. The expenses scandal was a plague on all houses, a toxic combination of disgraceful behaviour and, in some cases,...

Boris Johnson Joins Local MPs For Visit To Nationwide

Sep 08, 2014

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and local MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, spoke of their delight as they met with new members of Nationwide's successful apprenticeship programme during a visit to the bank's headquarters in Swindon.Each year, Nationwide takes on a group of young people with the aim of providing them with the skills to succeed in the financial service sector and the opportunity of progressing with the company. During the visit Justin, Robert and Boris spoke with staff me...

Justin Leads Call To End Puppy Farming

Sep 05, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has called for tighter regulations to protect puppies & kittens, end puppy farming and ensure local residents do not inadvertently buy an animal without knowing its background. The debate was secured after 108,000 people signed a petition calling for a ban on puppy farms and for tighter regulation on the sale of pets, including puppies and kittens.During the debate Justin, who has helped to lead the campaign, re-iterated his call for the mandatory licensin...

Justin & Jo Get Behind "Lydiard Bark" Dog Show

Sep 05, 2014

Justin Tomlinson and his wife, Jo, joined local residents from across Swindon at the "Lydiard Bark" Dog Show.Hundreds of local residents packed into Lydiard Park for the event, in support of Pets as Therapy and the Prospect Hospice, which was the first in what it is hoped will become an annual dog show for the town. As part of the event, Justin and Jo's rescue dog, Susie, took part in the afternoon's events. The eleven year old Yorkshire Terrier Cross, re-homed thank to the support of the Golden...

North Swindon MP Highlights Major Growth Of Video Games Industry

Sep 03, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP has highlighted the successful partnership between the Government and the video games industry during a keynote speech at the annual reception of trade body, Ukie.Ukie, in partnership with Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft, hosted its largest ever Westminster Reception to announce a range of policy recommendations and to celebrate the cultural and economic importance of the UK games sector. The event was attended by more than 200 members, MPs, Peers, policy makers and industry...

Justin Joins Students Cracking The Code To Success

Sep 03, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has spoken of his joy that a high number of people visited the town’s Computer Museum, based in Theatre Square, during the summer months.Justin has helped raise over £6,000 for the Museum, which holds examples of computers and games consoles from across the generations, by working closely with companies including Intel, Nominet and Dataliberium to help provide the educational facilities for children across Swindon. As the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary G...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 29th August

Aug 29, 2014

I am very proud that in Swindon we have seen over 5,000 new businesses started up since 2010, the fastest growth rate in the South-West, helping bring down unemployment by 46% in North Swindon. As a Small Business Ambassador for the Conservative Party and a former business owner myself I know that whilst it can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be a real challenge, especially in those first few years not just to grow, but to survive. Local businesses are crucial to providing job opportunities...