News - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Parents And Staff At Butterflies Children's Centre Official Opening

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP tries to beat the cards in a game of 'Play Your Cards Right' at the ButterfliesChildren's Centre openingJustin Tomlinson MP today visited Butterflies Children’s Centre for their official opening fete to mark the opening of the centre’s new home in a purpose built extension to Abbey Meads Primary School.The fete saw parents and children from around the area join in the activities and games to celebrate, with games like hook a duck, a Swindon Town penalty shoot out ...

Local MP Justin Tomlinson Celebrates Local Charity Champions

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP volunteering with the local Cats Protection in HighworthIn the run-up to this year’s national Trustees’ Week, Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, is thanking local charity trustees for their dedicated work in running local charities, and highlighting the benefits of becoming a charity trustee.There are 172 charities in North Swindon. They cover a wide range of activities and services but all depend on the trustees that oversee their work, most of whom are volunteers. Trus...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Local Manufacturers To Get Involved In Make It In Great Britain Campaign

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP visits Mini in SwindonJustin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the Government campaign ‘Make it in Great Britain’ to transform outdated opinions of UK manufacturing. The campaign will culminate in an exhibition during Games time that will celebrate the successes of the manufacturing sector, challenge inaccurate views of manufacturing and encourage young people to consider a career in the industry.Business Secretary Vince Cable launched the campaign this week, “Despite popular belie...

Justin Tomlinson MP Responds To Honda Disruption Following Thailand Flooding

Nov 02, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP today responded to the news that serious flooding in Thailand has resulted in disruption to the component part supply chain for Honda’s Swindon plant.The devastating flooding has affected a large area of central and northern Thailand meaning that a number of Honda suppliers in the area have been forced to stop parts production.Speaking on ITV’s regional news Justin Tomlinson MP expressed sympathy for all those affected by the terrible flooding in Thailand and reassured that H...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Government Support For Daylight Saving Bill

Nov 01, 2011

Justin Tomlinson backing the Lighter Later campaignToday the Government announced support for the Daylight Saving Bill – calling for a change to the way we set our clocks. As a long-time supporter of the bill, and the Lighter Later campaign behind it, Justin Tomlinson MP welcomed the move having spoken in favour of the Private Members Bill last year.Justin Tomlinson MP said “This announcement will be warmly welcomed by the road safety organisations, sporting bodies, tourism industries and commun...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins All Party Parliamentary Literacy Group

Nov 01, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP visits the North Swindon LibraryJustin Tomlinson MP today joined MPs from all parties at the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Literacy Group.It is a simple fact that literacy transforms lives – with better literacy, everyone can succeed in life, yet one in six people in the UK struggle to read and write. This means that they live without the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to fulfil their potential. A society that struggles with literacy suffers...

Justin Tomlinson MP Signs Meningitis Trust Petition To Help Meningitis Survivors

Oct 31, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP signs the petition to provide child survivors of meningitis with assessmentsthroughout their educationJustin Tomlinson MP this week attended an event organised by the Meningitis Trust to mark the launch of their ‘Meningitis Changes Futures’ campaign.The campaign was launched following the release of new research that has revealed that children who survive meningitis are five times more likely to have speech and hearing problems, four times more likely to have mental health pr...

Justin Tomlinson MP Hosts Office Charity Breakfast For DEBRA

Oct 27, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP and Robert Buckland MP with the Swindon teamJustin Tomlinson MP joined Robert Buckland MP, his South Swindon colleague, to host a charity 'Big Breakfast' in their Westminster office aid of DEBRA. Everyone in the office brought in a part of the breakfast, with juice, pastries, bacon sandwiches, home made brioche and fruit. The 'Big Breakfast' is an annual event organised by the charity to raise money for DEBRA's work to help children affected by EB. EB (E...

Justin Tomlinson MP Joins Mary Portas At Town Centre Meeting

Oct 26, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP with the 'Queen of Shops' Mary PortasJustin Tomlinson MP today joined retail guru Mary Portas at a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Town Centre. The meeting was an opportunity for MPs to feed ideas and experiences from their own constituency town centres to Mary Portas for inclusion in her review on the future of our high streets.Commissioned by David Cameron and the Deputy Prime Minister, the independent review aims to feed into the Government&#...

Justin Tomlinson MP Chairs Meeting Of All Party Parliamentary Group For Leisure

Oct 25, 2011

Justin Tomlinson MP at last year's opening of the new Harvester resturaunt in North SwindonJustin Tomlinson MP today hosted a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Leisure. The meeting focused on music and entertainment and was an opportunity to bring Group members around a table with legal experts and industry representatives to discuss issues surrounding music and entertainment events.Discussion focused on licensing laws and the proposed changes contained in Lord Clement-Jones’ ...