News - Justin Tomlinson

Swindon CALM Christmas Collection, Morrisions

Dec 28, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP & Fiancee Jo Wheeler withDaniel Crowley at Morrisons'sSwindon's two MP's Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland joined volunteers to pack bags at the busy Morrison's store in Haydon Wick to raise money for Swindon CALM (Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Movement)The annual fundraiser has previously raised between £2,000 and £3,000 each year an essential part of the fund-raising activities for Swindon CALM.Justin Tomlinson MP, "Myself and Jo were delighted to...

Pine Trees Community Centre Opens Its Doors

Dec 28, 2011

Cllr Brian Mattock, Justin Tomlinson MP, Mayor Ray Ballman andlocal residents open the new £2m Pine Trees Community CentreA new community centre in Swindon has opened its doors to the public.The £2m Pine Trees Community Centre replaces the old one which was demolished in 2007 - now the site of the Swindon Academy on Beech Avenue.It also includes two dental surgeries, a large events hall, public library, internet cafe and rooms which can be rented for community events.Swindon Borough Council will...

Justin Tomlinson MP Secures Parliamentary Debate For His Financial Education Campaign

Dec 26, 2011

Following the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Financial Education For Young People's report on Financial Education and the Curriculum, Justin Tomlinson MP (Chair of the APPG) secured a three hour debate on the issue in the House of Commons. The debate was a perfect opportunity to set out the case for compulsory financial education in schools and the other findings of the report, right in the midst of a national curriculum review. Schools Minister Nick Gibb also took p...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Honda Return To Full Production And The Announcement Of 500 New Jobs

Dec 19, 2011

The first new Honda Civic rolls off the production line this morning at theirSwindon PlantHonda today celebrated the start of the mass production of the New Civic as normal production resumes at its Swindon car plant. The plant has been running at a reduced capacity following a shortage of parts caused by the floods in Thailand earlier in the year.Honda, which currently employs 3000 people in Swindon, also announced the creation of 500 new jobs in Swindon to meet a forecasted production increase...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Seven Fields Primary School

Dec 14, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Seven Fields' Head Zita McCormickAs North Swindon’s MP, I regularly visit schools in my constituency, all with their own particular successes and stories to tell, but my recent visit to Seven Fields Primary School in Penhill has left a real impression.Seven Fields is a school rated by Ofsted as Outstanding, having been transformed despite real challenges. Only three years ago, it gained an Outstanding in just one category; it has now achieved this highest rating over...

All Party Parliamentary Group On Financial Education For Young People Launches Its Report

Dec 13, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Carol Vorderman and Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.comJustin Tomlinson MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Financial Education for Young People, today welcomed the launch of the Group's report on Financial Education and the Curriculum. The report follows an eight month, UK wide inquiry and recommends that the Government should promote the provision of high quality financial education in schools in England. Around one in four economically act...

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks In Parliament On Sport In Schools

Dec 13, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the importance of safeguarding sport in schools.In the Westminster Hall debate, Justin focused on three main areas: the school sports partnerships, what is physically going on in schools as we speak and wider community access to schools.On school sports partnerships, Justin spoke about the challenge that the removal of the ring fence from sports funding in schools poses. "The challenge that remains for school sports partnerships is th...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Retail Forum To Discuss Swindon's Town Centre

Dec 13, 2011

As the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Small Shops and an active member of the APPG on the Town Centre, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson this week called together Swindon’s key retailers to take part in a retail forum.The forum was an opportunity for the retailers to meet with Justin, the British Retail Consortium and the Business Improvement District management company inSwindon to discuss the current health of Swindon’s Town Centre and how it can be improved in the futur...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Home Heat Campaign To Keep People Warm This Winter

Dec 12, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with Dragon's Den start Hilary DeveyNew figures reveal that in Britain, over 3.5 million households are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills.That help is worth an average of £250 per household and a free helpline is available for more information.Lending his support to the campaign, Justin Tomlinson MP said "Around one in ten homes in North Swindon are entitled to some form of support. Anyone who is concerned about staying warm should call the Home H...

Justin Tomlinson MP Speaks Out Against Japanese Whaling

Dec 08, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP supporting a recent Wildlife Trust campaign to protectthe seas and the wildlife in itJustin Tomlinson MP today wrote to the Japanese Ambassador to highlight concern at the continued practice of Japanese whaling following the Japanese whaling fleet setting sail for Antarctica and harpooning hundreds of whales.In the letter, Justin raised the concern that this was yet another commercial whale hunt in breach of international law and not the scientific venture that the Japanese g...