News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Swindon Advertiser Column - GWA Sport Pitch Decision Opens Up An Important Community Asset

Oct 19, 2023

I have been contacted by residents this week to highlight a campaign led by the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) ahead of the upcoming Autumn budget. The campaign is asking the chancellor to cut beer duty, end the ban on take home pints, extend business rate relief, and support pubs with rising energy costs. I absolutely understand the importance of pubs to local communities, and will certainly feed these suggestions in. The campaign was very well timed, as yesterday I was lucky enough to be a judg...

Justin Continues His School Engagement Work With Latest School Visit

Oct 19, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson continued his work to engage with local schools as he visited another Swindon School. It was the turn of Greenmeadow Primary School to take part in Justin's interactive assembly and learn more about the democratic process. Greenmeadow is just one of a number of schools Justin has visited over the last few weeks as he seeks to speak to young people and get them enthused about politics and the UK's democratic process. Justin said: "My school engagement work i...

Justin Catches Up With Blunsdon Community Shop

Oct 13, 2023

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson, met with volunteers from the Blunsdon Community Shop, to learn more about how it is supporting the local community. Having been based in a portacabin for 19 years, the shop recently moved to a new brick and mortar building giften to the by the developer of a site nearby. Community shops are owned by members (also known as shareholders) and are run democratically on the basis of one‑member‑one‑vote. Membership is voluntary, affordable and open to all, and is th...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Expressing Solidarity With Terrorists Should Be Met With The Full Force Of The Law

Oct 12, 2023

If my recent round of local school assemblies is anything to go by then the future of UK politics is in safe hands. I’ve enjoyed recent visits to Haydon Wick & Rodbourne Cheney Primary Schools where pupils have enjoyed my school assembly in which we recreate Parliament, and pupils get to pass a school parliamentary bill based on what they would like to see – on both occasions it was more school sport. In only one assembly did the King choose not to grant royal assent, though thankfully chang...

Justin Visits The Ridge Coffee Club

Oct 11, 2023

North Swindon Joined The Ridge Coffee Club for one of their charity coffee mornings. The event, which was held at The Jovial Monk pub, was raising money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Also at the event was The Bobby Van Trust, who provide personal and home safety advice. The Ridge Coffee Club host a range of fund raising activities, including a pub quiz and Christmas Fair. Justin said: “It was fantastic to catch up with the wonderful volunteers at The Ridge Coffee Club. The group do amazing work f...

Justin Returns to Highworth Warneford School

Oct 10, 2023

North Swindon MP returned to Highworth Warneford School to continue his work with GCSE Citizenship students. Justin was speaking to a group of Year 10 students beginning their Citizenship GCSE, following a talk with Year 11 students at Warneford the week before. During the visit, Justin spoke to them about his motivation for becoming an MP and his experience during his time in Westminster. Following that Justin took part in a Q&A, where students quizzed him on a number of topics. The student...

Swindon MPs Welcome £415,830 Of Conservative Government Investment To Protect Bus Services In Swindon

Oct 10, 2023

The Conservative Government have invested a further £80 million to protect essential bus services and allow local authorities to make travel improvements in their communities. The funding will support 64 local authorities including Swindon with £415,830 of funding, building on the £80 million of Bus Services Improvement Plan+ funding for 2022-23 and the £1 billion investment for bus services in 2022. The Conservative Government have invested £3.5 billion in bus services since 2020, protectin...

Justin Meets Swindon and Cricklade Railway To Discuss Exciting New Plans

Oct 09, 2023

Justin Tomlinson, the North Swindon MP, was welcomed to the Swindon and Cricklade Railway on Thursday morning, who hosted an introductory meeting for their very exciting plans for new facilities which will incorporate the restoration of General Steam Navigation. Justin will be working closely as they prepare their National Heritage Lottery fund bid. Swindon & Cricklade Railway is a much loved and popular local service and there will be strong local community support for this bid. Justin has...

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Busy Week Of Local Visits

Oct 06, 2023

This week was the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, following the Lib Dem conference last week and ahead of Labour’s conference next week. Party conferences are an opportunity for ministers / shadow ministers to set out their plans and policies for the country. They are also a time for members to engage with policy makers and have their input – whilst also enjoying the social side of the conference. While I would normally attend the Party Conference, a packed diary of local visits kep...

Justin Visits Swindon Harriers Athletics Club

Oct 05, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Swindon Harriers Athletic Club as part of his work to promote healthy lifestyles and local sport provision. Justin visited the group at their track near the stadium to learn more about the work it does and meet some of the brilliant volunteers who run the club. Swindon Harriers have an incredible 500 members, and an impressive range of track and field events suitable for all ages and abilities. The club provides a fantastic opportunity for young people t...