News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon MPs Join Forces To Support Honda Jobs Fair

Jun 02, 2014

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have shown their support for Honda workers affected by the recent changes at the motor manufacturer during a jobs fair featuring dozens of local and national employers.The company recently announced it was to reduce its production at the site in South Marston due to poor sales in continental Europe, despite the market in the UK being at its strongest since records began. As with previous changes announced by Honda, a taskforce including the town...

Swindon Article Weekly Article - 30th May

Jun 02, 2014

I have dug out my notepad and pen as my weekly article returns after the purdah period of the local elections. I had ten very enjoyable years as a Councillor for the Abbey Meads ward prior to being elected as an MP. I would like to wish all the new Councillors the very best for the opportunity they have been given. It was a good night for the Conservatives as we increased our majority on Swindon Borough Council, almost unheard for a Party that is also in Government. This is a real credit to ...

Conservatives Increase Majority On Swindon Borough Council

May 27, 2014

Swindon Conservatives increased their majority from 1 to 3 on Swindon Borough Council after gaining the Covingham & Dorcan seat from Labour. In North Swindon, in addition to the gain in Covingham & Dorcan, we secured record results in the St. Andrews and Priory Vale wards, as well as doubling our majority in Blunsdon & Highworth. Labour also targeted Stratton St. Margaret & South Marston ward, where we significantly increased our majority. Justin Tomlinson MP, "I am so proud of ...

Local MP Calls It Right At Bingo Tax Cut Celebration

May 27, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has joined celebrations at Swindon's Gala Bingo to mark the Government's decision to cut the tax levied on bingo. The Government's recent announcement in the Budget that the tax levied on bingo has been halved from 20% to 10% has meant that the already buoyant industry has grown further. Swindon's Gala site employs 35 staff members who cater for customers who play throughout the day. Justin was invited to call the numbers at the newly refurbished site in Gree...

Justin Meets Successful Local Companies & Charities At Swindon Business Show

May 19, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, has met with local business owners at the fourth annual Swindon Business Show held at the town's STEAM Museum. Organised by GWE Business West and sponsored by Excalibur, the event also included the Influence Swindon conference and featured a broad range of over 80 exhibitors from across the region and more than a thousand visitors. The event is designed to encourage businesses and charitable organisations from Swindon and Wiltshire to meet potential customers and supp...

Local MPs Join Forces To Support Drive To Reach Carers Across Swindon

May 16, 2014

Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have pledged their continued support to carers across Swindon as part of the national awareness campaign Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15. One in eight adults are carers, but the very nature of caring - of being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability - means too often people don't identify themselves as carers and, therefore, miss out on support. Without the right help and support, caring can have a serious impact on thei...

Justin Celebrates Success Of Bake Clubs In Supporting Vital Cancer Research

May 14, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP joined the charity, Children with Cancer, at the launch of their Parliamentary Bake Club. Around 2,400 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK. 'Children with Cancer' aims to determine the causes, find cures and provide care for children with cancer. Research, improved treatments and support for children with cancer and their families have never been more necessary. In that context, our small team is united by the common goal to save and improve...

Local MP Welcomes Boost To Financial Education Support For Young People In Care

May 08, 2014

Justin Tomlinson MP, has welcomed the Government's commitment to provide financial education to children in care during a joint roundtable between the APPGs on Financial Education for Young People; Looked After Children and Care Leavers with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families Edward Timpson MP. Following Justin's successful campaign to have Financial Education included in the National Curriculum (which becomes when the first lessons are taught in schools in Sept...

Justin Backs Campaign To Support Underperforming Students

May 07, 2014

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, has leant his support to a Bill designed to support the education of children from the most educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Under the Bill, schools would be required to establish individual education plans for pupils identified as at risk of educational disadvantage. It would also ensure that the educational progress of pupils during their school career is monitored. Pupils would be identified if they gained poor results in SATs tests at age 11, ensur...

Justin's 'Money Lessons’ Plan For Local Schools

May 06, 2014

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, is encouraging local schools to put on money lessons this June, to give their pupils a head-start in financial education before it becomes a compulsory part of the new National Curriculum in September. The move comes in advance of this year's My Money Week (9 to 15 June), run by national financial education charity pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group). Every primary and secondary school in North Swindon is being given the chance to take part in My Money Week, whic...