News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Automotive Industry Apprentices Event

Aug 02, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP with Honda UK Apprentices SMMT held its summer parliamentary reception in the House of Commons on 20 July. MPs, senior industry executives and stakeholder colleagues met apprentices from nine global companies that manufacture vehicles in the UK, to talk about their experiences and roles within the automotive industry. Guests heard speeches from Richard Burden MP, chair of the All-PartyParliamentary Motor Group, Ron Dennis CBE, executive chairman of McLaren Group and McLaren A...

Justin Tomlinson MP Supports Northern Sector Police Exhibition

Aug 02, 2010

Abbey Meads ward councillors Vera Tomlinson and Peter Heaton-Jones and North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson have thrown their support behind a new local policing intitiative.The North Swindon Neighbourhood Policing teams have been visiting communities in their new exhibition van. Today the van was at the Orbital Retail Centre in Abbey Meads ward.The idea is to make police officers more accessible so that people can talk to them about the issues that matter to them, and learn more about what is bei...

Stratton Outlook Monthly Article, August

Aug 02, 2010

In the years leading up to the election, I kept promising that I would be a highly visible and accessible MP. Now I’ve been able to turn those words into deeds . Along with my South Swindon colleague Robert Buckland, we’ve set up a joint constituency office, right in the centre of Swindon. It has so many advantages. First and foremost it’s the most efficient use of taxpayers’ money; by sharing accommodation, staff and equipment, we can make considerable cost savings. It’s also very accessible – ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets Peter Crouch

Jul 26, 2010

Today, the All-Party Communications Group examined what Ofcom's ruling on the Pay TV market will mean for consumers.In addition Peter Crouch, current Tottenham and England player, was interviewed by Martin Keown, former Arsenal player, 43 caps for England and now a BBC football pundit. Peter gave an insight into his experiences as a player including his recent trip to South Africa with the England team.Justin Tomlinson MP, "Throughout this meeting we had opportunities to discuss: the Pay TV...

Justin Tomlinson MP, Museums Libraries & Archives

Jul 20, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP with the 1966 World Cup football.(The 1966 World Cup football forms part of the National Football Museum's collection) Justin Tomlinson MP attended the Museums Libraries & Archives (MLA) event.The MLA is currently pushing the case for more creative planning by the sector to respond to the current financial climate, and to ensure the public get the most out of the £2bn plus that national and local government invest in the sector.This is set out in the MLA short documen...

Justin Tomlinson MP Invites Local Residents To Help Meet The Spending Challenge

Jul 20, 2010

The Coalition Government has now launched the second phase of the Spending Challenge – appealing to the public for their ideas about how to save money and improve public services.Justin TomlinsonMP said: "Tackling the deficit is the most urgent and unavoidable issue facing Britain today. Last year Britain had the largest deficit in peacetime history, and the highest in the G7 and G20. If this rate of borrowing is allowed to continue, it could lead to higher interest rates, tax rises and less mon...

North Wilts 10th Annual Hockey Tournament

Jul 18, 2010

I was delighted to be the guest of honour at the North Wilts 10th Annual Hockey Tournament at Dorcan Recreation Centre.The hard work of the organising committee really paid off, with 23 teams competing for the various ladies and men's trophies throughout the day, which was enjoyed by both the players and spectators.

Local MP Pledges Support To Fight Against Breast Cancer

Jul 15, 2010

Local MP at prestigious Breakthrough Breast Cancer Parliamentary Reception Justin Tomlinson, local MP for North Swindon has pledged to support 5 key actions which will aid the fight against breast cancer, at Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s recent Annual Parliamentary Reception.During the reception at the Houses of Parliament, MP Justin Tomlinson committed to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer in its work to deliver better outcomes for people with breast cancer and create a future free from the fear...

Justin Tomlinson Supports Big Arts Day

Jul 12, 2010

Councillor Dale Heenan (Covingham & Nythe) and Justin Tomlinson MP at the Big Arts Day, Lydiard Park Justin Tomlinson MP was part of the official opening ceremony on The Big Arts Day, alongside the Mayor Councillor Rex Barnett.The Big Arts Day saw thousands of people flock to Lydiard Park to celebrate and participate in the arts. Dance, singing, musical instrument workshops, theatre, opera and musical theatre, street arts, circus workshops, visual art, photography, film and video workshops, ...

Street Games / Parachallenge Festival

Jul 06, 2010

Justin Tomlinson MP with former 400m relay world champion Derek Redmond Swindon hosted the South-West regional Street Games / Parachallenge Festival for the first time on Sunday 4th July at Dorcan Rec.The festival, organised by Swindon Borough Council's Leisure Services and Youth Services teams in partnership with youth sport development charity StreetGames, is designed to give young people from disadvantaged communities the opportunity to experience the thrill of taking part in a major spo...