News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Swindon Advertiser Column - Politics Should Be Better Than Negative Personal Campaigning

Apr 14, 2023

This week Labour openly announced they would step up a series of personal, negative campaign adverts. The first advert was rightly ridiculed in the national media for both being wrong (especially considering Sir Keir Starmer’s personal position) and in very poor taste. However, my heart sank listening to first Emily Thornbury and then Angela Rayner, both grubbily defending Labour’s new ‘attack’ adverts when interviewed. Then doubling down, their second advert sought to highlight the PM’s wife...

Justin Places Grand National Charity Bet

Apr 14, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has backed the Betting and Gaming Council’s Charity Bet on the Grand National. Justin visited his local Ladbrokes betting shop in Swindon to place a £50 charity bet on the 2023 Grand National, with a charity of his choice recieving any winnings. After some deliberation, Justin backed both Vanillier at 16/1 and Lifetime Ambition at 25/1 - with the Open Door Centre was chosen by Justin to receive any retun on his bet. And even if their horse doesn’t come in, BGC ...

Swindon Awarded £3 Million Through Household Support Fund

Apr 12, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed news that Swindon is set to benefit from £3 million as part of the latest round of Household Support Fund allocations. This funding forms part of the £800 million increase to the Household Support Fund, announced by the Government earlier this month. The money will be distributed by Swindon Borough Council to support families who may be struggling with the rising cost of living, providing vital help to some of the most vulnerable people in Swindon.

Justin Welcomes Approval Of £700 Million Honda Redevelopment

Apr 11, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that Panattoni's £700 million Redevelopment of the old Hoda site was has been given permission. Honda left the site in 2021 after 36 years in Swindon, and a year later the site was brought by commercial real estate developers Panattoni. The plans will see the site receieve £700 million in investment over the next five years, and will see aound 0.25 sq miles (670,000 sq m) of employment space added to the Swindon economy. It is hoped that ...

Swindon MPs welcome news that vulnerable residents in Swindon will benefit from £3million in support funding this week thanks to the Conservative Government

Apr 11, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and South Swindon MP Robert Buckland have welcomed the news that the Conservative Government’s extended Household Support Fund Allocations for local authorities is now available. Swindon Borough Council will receive £3,030,691 in this latest round of funding to help families that need support with the cost of essentials in the face of rising costs. This funding takes the total level of support provided to Swindon residents to £7,576,728, demonstrating the Conse...

Justin Thanks Residents After Fantastic Easter Egg Collection

Apr 05, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has thanked residents after a very generous response to the Swindon Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Support (SDASS) Service Easter Egg Collection. To ensure that families who find themselves in the refuge can also enjoy the Easter festivities, Justin and the SDASS joined forces and asked people to donate Easter Eggs. These eggs will then be distributed to families supported by the charity, both at the refuge and in the community. To help with the collection of the e...

Video: Justin Calls For Progress On Increasing Accessible Play Parks

Apr 04, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinsom has called on Minister for Levelling Up, Dehenna Davison, to help increase the number of accessible play parks by hurrying up officials to improve national design codes. This follows the fantastic work by Becky Maddern, Benjamin's Smile and Mums on a Mission to ensure that play parks can be used and enjoyed by all children. Justin Tomlinson said: "I will continue to support this brilliant campaign and push for progress to be made on this issue.""

Justin Sees New Zurich Building Unveiled

Apr 03, 2023

Zurich Insurance will celebrate the official opening of its state-of-the-art Swindon office, Unity Place at an event on Monday 3rd April from 1030am for staff and local VIPs including Justin Tomlinson MP and Sir Robert Buckland MP. The building has been designed to rank among the top 10% of commercial buildings for sustainability in the UK. It features electric car charging points, a storage and repair centre for bicycles, improved recycling points, energy efficient LED lighting and a beehive ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - New Zero-Tolerance Approach To Anti-Social Behaviour Will Improve Communities

Mar 31, 2023

Anti-social behaviour blights our communities. It results in making areas look unsightly, dissuades people from spending time in their own neighbourhoods, erodes a sense of community, and can also make residents feel intimidated or afraid. As such, I was pleased that earlier this week the Prime Minister announced an action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour, which will include cracking down on offenders with swifter and more visible justice and the imposition of tougher punishments. The plans...

Millions Of Households To Receive Cost Of Living Payments

Mar 29, 2023

The Government has announcws that millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions in the first Cost of Living Payment. This is the first of three payments this year, which are worth up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. In addition to this, there will also be further a payment worth £150 for eligible disabled people. This means that across Swindon 23,800 households will be eligible fo...