Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Tomlinson MP

MP For North Swindon

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Justin Tomlinson Gets Tested During HEART UK's National Cholesterol Week

Justin Tomlinson Gets Tested During HEART UK's National Cholesterol Week

HEART UK took its message on the importance of knowing your cholesterol to Westminster today. The nation’s leading cholesterol charity, organisers of the UK’s first National Cholesterol Week, set up cholesterol testing within the Palace of Westminster this afternoon. Local MP Justin Tomlinson not only attended this event, but also had his cholesterol tested.“I am delighted to support HEART UK’s National Cholesterol Week. Heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK and if something as simple an...

Justin Tomlinson MP Opens New Harvester Restaurant

Justin Tomlinson MP Opens New Harvester Restaurant

Justin Tomlinson MP & Mayor Rex Barnett Open The New Harvester Restaurant in North SwindonJustin Tomlinson MP, "I was delighted to open the new Harvester Restaurant in North Swindon, not only is this helping creating new job opportunities but it is already proving very popular with local residents."

The Future Of Library Provision, Westminster Speech

The Future Of Library Provision, Westminster Speech

 The Future of Library Provision -Justin Tomlinson MP local parent Helen Smith & local author Neil Griffithsat the launch of the Swindon Summer Reading ChallengeThank you Mrs Main (Chairman) for presiding over my first Westminster Hall Debate. I am delighted to have been granted this crucial debate on the future of library provision, and I am grateful to the Minister for giving his time. He knows of my interest in this area, through his various visits to Swindon and I am pleased that the Gov...

Small Business, Westminster Speech

Small Business, Westminster Speech

Today I spoke in a debate on supporting small businesses, called for by Jeremy Lefroy MP.I was only afforded a short intervention, I focused on how banks claim they are investing in customer relationship managers to try and understand invidual business needs, yet the businesses I meet have real concerns about just how effective this is.My questions raised:'My hon. Friend has been making some excellent points, and I am sure that all of us will relate the various issues he has raised to our co...

The Role Of Supporters In Football Governance, Westminster Speech

The Role Of Supporters In Football Governance, Westminster Speech

I was able to speak in the debate on the 'Role of football supporters in the governance of professional football clubs' called for by Steve Rotheram MP.The thrust of the debate was seeking for increasing the role of supporters in the running of their football clubs. (The main focus was on Liverpool and Manchester Utd, as the MP’s who organised the debate were supporters of these clubs).I was fortunate enough to be able to speak, no mean fete as this was an exceptionally popular debate. I...

Justin Tomlinson Visits Westwire

Justin Tomlinson Visits Westwire

Justin Tomlinson MP & Geoff Kennington, Chairman Westwire Harnessing LtdWestwire Harnessing Limited based at Headlands Trading Estate in Upper Stratton.  Westwire Harnessing Ltd manufacture Cable Looms, Coaxial Assemblies and Electrical Boxes for the Military, Marine, Aerospace and Mass Transit markets.  Using Tyco Electronics HarnWare CAD system they offer a comprehensive electrical harness design service. Justin Tomlinson MP, "I was extremely impressed to meet this excellent local company.  Ha...

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Inner Flame Charity

Justin Tomlinson MP Visits Inner Flame Charity

Justin Tomlinson MP with staff from Inner FlameJustin Tomlinson MP today visited local charity 'Inner Flame'.Inner Flame’s vision is:"To inspire and support young people to live rich, happy and fulfilling lives, and to be excited about who they are"Fire Me Up!, is Inner Flame's flagship programme.  It is a residential course for people aged 14-19. Participants experience a unique opportunity for personal growth and development through:Challenging activities, working with skilled inst...

Justin Tomlinson Visits Thamesdown Buses

Justin Tomlinson Visits Thamesdown Buses

Justin Tomlinson MP with a brand new Thamesdown BusJustin Tomlinson today visited Thamesdown Buses to meet staff and discuss future plans for the local bus company with the Chief Executive Paul Jenkins.Justin Tomlinson, "As a local resident myself, I often use the local buses and therefore I was delighted to arrange this visit.  I was able to have a tour of the impressive bus depot, meet with staff and see the latest bus model.  With many recent changes to bus journey's I also took the time ...

Justin Tomlinson Supports Stroke Association

Justin Tomlinson Supports Stroke Association

Justin Tomlinson MP for North Swindon had his blood pressure tested at a Parliamentary Reception held by The Stroke Association in Westminster to highlight how monitoring blood pressure can help to prevent a stroke.The reception also provided an opportunity for the charity to highlight the fact that long term support for those that survive a stroke should be a key health issue under the newly formed Government. Justin Tomlinson MP, commented:“There is no doubt that blood pressure testing really ...

Museum of Computing 1st Anniversary Event

Museum of Computing 1st Anniversary Event

Jeremy Holt, Founder & Justin Tomlinson MPJustin Tomlinson MP attended and spoke at the Museum of Computing, 1st Anniversary celebrations.The Museum of Computing is devoted to the history of computing and digital development. It was the first physical museum of it's kind in the UK dedicated to the history of computing.The Museum is not simply a repository of artefacts, but has active displays as well as providing a forum for the provision of lectures. There is a mixture of permanent and ...