News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Swindon Advertiser Column - Rwanda Bill Will Deliver On Government's Priority

Jan 19, 2024

It was another busy week in Parliament. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill passed through all its legislative stages in the House of Commons this week and will now be read in the House of Lords. This bill delivers on the Government’s manifesto commitment to ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening. It will prevent animals from undergoing unnecessary long export journeys, instead using shorter and less stressful domestic journeys, and will also ensure that animals are s...

Justin Meets Guide Dog Users In Parliament

Jan 18, 2024

Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon demonstrated his support to improving the lives of people with a vision impairment at an event in Parliament held by the charity Guide Dogs. The Guide Dogs event celebrated key campaign successes from 2023, including the requirement that will see the majority of buses fitted with audio-visual announcements, reversing plans to close nearly 1000 railway ticket offices, a new law to tackle problem pavement parking in Scotland, and extra funding for tactile pavi...

Justin Welcomes New £2 Million Fund To Support Victims Of Domestic Abuse

Jan 17, 2024

Hundreds of domestic abuse victims will receive lifeline payments to help them escape tormenting and often life-threatening abuse, and to help rebuild their lives thanks to an additional £2 million investment, the Home Office has announced today. From 31 January, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 via one of over 470 support services, for essential items such as groceries, nappies or suppo...

Justin Attends Premier Of Ridgeway Rise Cinema Room

Jan 12, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson attended the premier of the new cinema room for residents at the Ridgway Rise Care Home. After walkng the red-carpet Justin was shown the new screen and plush seating for residents, who were just getting ready for the first showing. Justin Tomlinson MP said “This fantastic facility is a huge boost for Ridgeway Rise, allowing them to show a wide range of movies in a well-furnished and comfortable surroundings.” As part of the day's events, residents and staff wer...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Post Office Scandal Has Caused Untold Damage

Jan 12, 2024

The news this week has been dominated by the appalling treatment of sub-postmasters who were accused of theft based on flawed evidence from the Post Office’s Horizon IT system. The recent ITV programme on this has been excellent. These prosecutions have caused untold damage to the lives of innocent people over the past 20 years – leading to some being ostracised by their communities, marriages breaking down, and, sadly, even suicide. This is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our his...

Justin Marks Less Survivable Cancers Day In Parliament

Jan 10, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson spoke with representatives from leading cancer charities at a special event to mark Less Survivable Canders Day. The day is organised by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT), representing the six less survivable common cancers: cancers of the lungs, liver, brain, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach. Over 90,000 people will be diagnosed with one of these cancers in the UK each year – a quarter of all cancer diagnoses. Sadly, only 16% of people diagnosed wit...

Justin Meets Westrop School In Parliament

Jan 10, 2024

North Swindon MP welcomed students from Westrop School to Westminster as part of his school engagement work. The pupils enjoyed a tour of Parliament, where they learned more about the history of Parliament and its importance to our democratic system. Following this I joined them in the Parliamentary Education Centre for a lively Q&A. The visit was part of Justin's wider work with local schools, teaching them how Parliament works and how MPs support their constituents. Justin Tomlinson said: ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Labour Councillors Need To Come Out Of Hiding To Resolve Waste Issue

Jan 05, 2024

Swindon has made the headlines this week and for all the wrong reasons. According to the hapless Labour Group who run Swindon Borough Council, the collection rate for waste & recycling is 99%. Talk about living on another planet. My inbox, Robert Buckland MP’s inbox and social media has been flooded with complaints & photos of missed waste sitting on the streets for weeks. Over Christmas, people visiting the cemetery were met with grotesque scenes of overflowing bins which were attractin...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Another Year Gone In A Flash

Dec 29, 2023

2023 is coming to a close – another year gone by in a flash. As we head into the new year, it is an opportunity to reflect on the year gone by. As many will know, I am a passionate champion of independent businesses – particularly in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sector. Throughout the year I have visited and supported many of Swindon’s amazing small independent businesses, such as Burt’s Books, Cabin and Cowshed, Highworth Emporium, Gurt Wings, Sugar Shack, and Café Vialottie. Earlier th...

Justin Welcomes New British Sign Language GCSE

Dec 27, 2023

The Government has announced it is to launch a new sign language GCSE, news which has been welcomed by North Swindon MP, and former Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson MP. The new GCSE will provide pupils with the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate using British Sign Language. In line with all qualifications, the GCSE is open to all pupils and will be recognised and accepted in school and college performance tables. An internationally recognised qualification, pupils ...