News - Justin Tomlinson MP

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...

Justin Celebrates Gold For Tadpole Garden Village In Bloom

Oct 04, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has celebrated the news that Tadpole Garden Village in Bloom have secured GOLD at the Royal Horticultural Society Britain In Bloom awards. The award is the highest accolade in the RHS and is testament to the fantastic work of TGV in Bloom and its volunteers. Justin was present earlier in the summer when the judges visited Tadpole Garden Village to inspect the work done by TGV in Bloom – mentioning at the time how impressed the judges seemed to be. Justin Tomlins...

Justin Meets Highworth Warneford Students

Oct 03, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson met with students from Highworth Warneford School as part of his regular engagement with schools in North Swindon. Justin met with students studying Citizenship at the school to discuss politics and his experience as an MP. In addition to this, he also took part in a Q&A with the students. The visit formed part of Justin’s engagement with schools, which also included a visit to Rodbourne Cheney Primary School last week. Justin said: “This school engagement i...

Justin Visits New Redhouse Cafe

Oct 02, 2023

I have said it before and I’ll say it again – we have some fantastic independent businesses in Swindon that are more than worthy of our support. One of those businesses that I have visited recently is Café Vialottie in Redhouse, which has replaced the old Uplands charity shop on the corner. If you haven’t been before, then you’ll be very impressed with the work that the owners have done to decorate and style the cafe. The coffee is fantastic and there is an exceptional selection of cakes, includ...

Justin Welcomes Government Job Boost Of 600 New Roles

Oct 02, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that the Conservative Government has committed to setting up a new DWP Universal Credit Review Team in the town. This will give Swindon a huge boost with 602 new jobs created. A recruitment campaign has launched this week, with the new roles based at Polaris House in the town centre. Swindon MP’s Sir Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson MP said: “We are delighted that the Conservative Government has made this major investment in Swindon. “T...

Justin Meets Students At Rodbourne Cheney School For Interactive Politics Lesson

Sep 29, 2023

Pupils at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School had an interactive politics lesson after North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson paid the school a visit. Justin taught the pupils how a Bill passes through Parliament to help them understand how parliamentary democracy works in the UK. After selecting a King and a Clerk of the House, the pupils were split into members of the House of Lords and members of the House of Commons. Having selected a Bill to increase the amount of sport in school, the children then ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - A Novel Way To Open State-Of-The-Art Battery Facility

Sep 29, 2023

In the past few years, we have seen a number of world-leading companies showing their confidence and investing in Swindon, with Amazon, Panattoni and BMW alone investing a combined £1.5 billion. With Swindon very much open for business it is great to see businesses either expanding in Swindon or relocating to Swindon, creating the next generation of jobs for our growing town. Our employment rates remain the envy of most towns across the UK. I was therefore delighted another world-leading compa...

Justin Meets Nationwide Caterers Association

Sep 28, 2023

Former small-business ambassador Justin Tomlinson MP has met with the Nationwide Caterers Association who represent independent food & drink businesses up and down the country. The NCA are a membership organisation which provides support services for independent food & drink businesses in a number of different ways. From compliance advice to lobbying MPs & Ministers, they act as a trade body for cafes, restaurants, coffee vans, food vans and caterers. Locally, Justin has met with man...