News Category - Justin Tomlinson MP

Swindon Advertiser Column - Queen's Visit Is Well Deserved Recognition For Swindon Domestic Abuse Charity

Jan 26, 2024

On Monday, I had the privilege of joining Her Majesty the Queen for a visit to Jenni’s House to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The refuge’s name, Jenni’s House, was also officially unveiled during the visit, having been chosen by current residents in honour of the charity’s founder: Jenni Manners. I have long supported the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service, including helping with the annual Christmas and Easter Gift Collections. I have seen first-hand the difference the organisation has ma...

Justin Signs Holocaust Book Of Remembrance

Jan 26, 2024

North Swindin MP Justin Tomlinsonb signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. Holocaust Memorial Day falls on 27th January every year, the anniversary of the liberation of the infamous former Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birken...

Justin Visits South Marston Primary School

Jan 22, 2024

It was great to be invited to South Marston Primary school this week, a fantastic local village school. I was given a tour of the classrooms, where I was able to see some of the classes in action - from mindfulness lessons to learning what foods are healthy and good for us to eat. It was fantastic to see the children enjoying themselves as they learn, and so well behaved to The highlight of the visit was the exciting assembly where the children took part in their very own school parliament where...

Justin Attends Queen's Visit To Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service

Jan 22, 2024

Her Majesty Queen Camilla hails Swindon Domestic Abuse charity as “something special” Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS) has today (Monday 22 January) officially welcomed Her Majesty Queen Camilla on a visit to the town’s refuge, where she hailed the charity as “something very special”. The visit marks the start of the charity’s 50th anniversary year and highlights the life-saving work it does through the refuge and in the community to support to women, men and children. The Queen a...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Rwanda Bill Will Deliver On Government's Priority

Jan 19, 2024

It was another busy week in Parliament. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill passed through all its legislative stages in the House of Commons this week and will now be read in the House of Lords. This bill delivers on the Government’s manifesto commitment to ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening. It will prevent animals from undergoing unnecessary long export journeys, instead using shorter and less stressful domestic journeys, and will also ensure that animals are s...

Justin Meets Guide Dog Users In Parliament

Jan 18, 2024

Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon demonstrated his support to improving the lives of people with a vision impairment at an event in Parliament held by the charity Guide Dogs. The Guide Dogs event celebrated key campaign successes from 2023, including the requirement that will see the majority of buses fitted with audio-visual announcements, reversing plans to close nearly 1000 railway ticket offices, a new law to tackle problem pavement parking in Scotland, and extra funding for tactile pavi...

Justin Welcomes New £2 Million Fund To Support Victims Of Domestic Abuse

Jan 17, 2024

Hundreds of domestic abuse victims will receive lifeline payments to help them escape tormenting and often life-threatening abuse, and to help rebuild their lives thanks to an additional £2 million investment, the Home Office has announced today. From 31 January, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 via one of over 470 support services, for essential items such as groceries, nappies or suppo...

Justin Attends Premier Of Ridgeway Rise Cinema Room

Jan 12, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson attended the premier of the new cinema room for residents at the Ridgway Rise Care Home. After walkng the red-carpet Justin was shown the new screen and plush seating for residents, who were just getting ready for the first showing. Justin Tomlinson MP said “This fantastic facility is a huge boost for Ridgeway Rise, allowing them to show a wide range of movies in a well-furnished and comfortable surroundings.” As part of the day's events, residents and staff wer...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Post Office Scandal Has Caused Untold Damage

Jan 12, 2024

The news this week has been dominated by the appalling treatment of sub-postmasters who were accused of theft based on flawed evidence from the Post Office’s Horizon IT system. The recent ITV programme on this has been excellent. These prosecutions have caused untold damage to the lives of innocent people over the past 20 years – leading to some being ostracised by their communities, marriages breaking down, and, sadly, even suicide. This is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our his...

Justin Marks Less Survivable Cancers Day In Parliament

Jan 10, 2024

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson spoke with representatives from leading cancer charities at a special event to mark Less Survivable Canders Day. The day is organised by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT), representing the six less survivable common cancers: cancers of the lungs, liver, brain, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach. Over 90,000 people will be diagnosed with one of these cancers in the UK each year – a quarter of all cancer diagnoses. Sadly, only 16% of people diagnosed wit...