Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP

MP For North Swindon

Successful Easter Egg Appeal

Successful Easter Egg Appeal

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...

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

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

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

Justin Visits DHL Warehouse In Stratton

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

Justin Welcomes Historic Legislation To Reform Football Governance

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

VIDEO: Justin Raises Question With DWP Minister

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

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

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

Justin Meets Uplands School Council

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...

Justin Welcomes Half A Million Pound Top Up To Address Homelessness In Swindon

Justin Welcomes Half A Million Pound Top Up To Address Homelessness In Swindon

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that Swindon is set to receive an extra half a million pounds to support homeless people in Swindon. The government announced this week that councils in England will receive an additional £109 million in 2024/25 via a top up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant, with Swindon benefitting from a £533,164 top up. Earlier this year it was announced that Swindon would be allocated £1,973,612 in 2024/2025 as part of the Homelessness Prevention Grant,...

Justin pledges His support To The Dogs Trust Campaign To End Puppy Smuggling

Justin pledges His support To The Dogs Trust Campaign To End Puppy Smuggling

Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, pledged their support on the issue of puppy smuggling today at a parliamentary event run by the UK’s leading dog welfare charity Dogs Trust. The event took place in the House of Commons, to mark more than ten years of the charity’s efforts to end puppy smuggling. It comes as The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill brought forward by Selaine Saxby, Conservative MP for North Devon, is due to have its 2nd reading on 15 March. The Bill aims ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Proud To Welcome PM To Swindon

Swindon Advertiser Column - Proud To Welcome PM To Swindon

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the £900 million Panattoni site took place this week, with the Prime Minister in attendance to put the spade in the ground. I was incredibly proud to welcome the Prime Minister to see this highly ambitious project – which will see the site become one of the largest brownfield redevelopment sites in the UK. He was right to recognise the benefits that the site will bring Swindon, and the strong economic background which is encouraging investment in Swindon ...