News Category - Justin Tomlinson MP

North Swindon MP Shows Support For Penhill United

Mar 28, 2024

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was thrilled to join the Penhill United Under 15’s Football team for their fundraising evening at the County Ground last weekend. The team were raising money for a trip to Belgium, and the event was attended by hundreds of their families and friends. As a huge football fan, Justin joined the event and kept everybody entertained with a football trivia quiz followed by an auction. Overall the team have raised over £2500 to help the players go on the trip. Justin commented...

Successful Easter Egg Appeal

Mar 26, 2024

Justin Tomlinson MP has thanked local residents for donating over 120 easter eggs to his annual easter egg appeal on behalf of Swindon Women’s Aid. Earlier this month the launch took place at Abbey Park School where students have donated over 300 eggs – making a total of over 420 eggs! Justin commented, “A massive thank you to the students from Abbey Park school for donating so many eggs- it was great to launch the appeal together and hear from Women’s Aid just how important these efforts are to...

Justin Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Blunsdon Community Shop

Mar 23, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson helped the Blunsdon Community Shop celebrate its first anniversay. Justin joined the shop's volunteers as they held a special birthday party to mark the occasion, during which he enjoyed cupcakes and other treats. Justin has been a huge supporter of the shop, and helped secure its current premises. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "The Blunsdon Community Shop is a wonderful community asset, and my family and I are regular visitors to the Cafe. Its success is a hug...

Justin Joins The Orbital Big Knit

Mar 23, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined the Orbital Big Knit its most recent event. Members of the Big Knit come together to knit and crochet a variety of items for a number of good causes, such as blankets for the homeless and clothing for premature babies. The goup is one of many organisations who take advantage of Justin's Community Office as a venue for their meetings. The Community Office is available free of charge to community groups and charities. Since 2015 the space has been used for ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Independent Football Regulator Will Put Fans At The Heart Of Football

Mar 22, 2024

Earlier this week the Football Governance Bill was put before Parliament, which will see the creation of an Independent Football Regulator. As a huge football fan, this is an important issue for me – and I know this will also be a topic of great importance to Swindon Town fans, who have been greatly affected by irresponsible ownership. Under the Bill, new owners and directors will face stronger tests to stop clubs falling into the wrong hands and face the possibility of being removed and struck...

Justin Visits DHL Warehouse In Stratton

Mar 20, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to visit DHL in the South Marston Industrial Estate today to meet with James Stephens (Vice President Corporate Affairs) and senior site staff. After an informative presentation detailing the background of DHL, their business model, and plans for future growth, Justin was taken on a tour of the site – getting the opportunity to discuss their production processes and challenges. Justin also discussed a variety of issues including challenges around r...

Justin Welcomes Historic Legislation To Reform Football Governance

Mar 19, 2024

Historic legislation to reform the governance of men's elite football in England and put fans back at the heart of the game has been introduced in Parliament today. The Bill comes at a critical juncture for English football, following the attempted breakaway European Super League, and a series of high profile cases of clubs being financially mismanaged or collapsing entirely. The legislation being introduced today goes further than the Government’s manifesto commitment, establishing the new ‘Ind...

VIDEO: Justin Raises Question With DWP Minister

Mar 18, 2024

North Swindon MP raised the issue of adivce and support for people claiming benefits at the recent Department for Work and Pensions Oral Questions. Justin asked the Minister for Diabled People, Health and Work Mims Davies MP, what progress has been made to refer claimants proactively to the widest support available in their community. This follows previous comments from Justin in Parliament calling for claimants to be better signposted to groups and organisations in their community.

Swindon Advertiser Column - We Need To Protect Our Society From Extremism

Mar 14, 2024

An issue that many residents have raised in my inbox is the growing concerns around extremism. Yesterday we announced a new approach to counter extremism as we deliver on our commitment to stamp out this threat, ensuring we keep our communities safe and country secure. We need to protect our society from those who want to subvert and undermine our democracy. We must ensure they are properly identified and are not funded, which is why we are strengthening the definition of extremism as we contin...

Justin Meets Uplands School Council

Mar 13, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined students from Uplands School Council for a special Q&A session. The students asked a number of questions regarding Justin's experience as an MP and life in Westminster. In addition to the Q&A Justin also watched a video the had produced on how democracy. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It was a pleasure to do my annual Uplands School Council meeting this week. A lively and fun Q&A and I was very impressed that they are produced their own video...