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Step up the ladder for North Swindon MP
Justin Tomlinson MP is set to start It will enable me to highlight the best the library in north Swindon. Before becoming an MP Justin ran
a new parliamentary role in Septem- bits of Swindon, and because the “My favourite author is Michael a printing and marketing company for
ber as Private Secretary to Ed Vaizey minister’s brief is very much involved Dobbs who wrote House of Cards.” ten years, and continues his work as
MP, Cabinet Minister for Culture, in business, I’ll be keenly involved in Also within Justin’s brief is all as- a small business ambassador for the
Media and Sport. that side of things.” pects of the media. Commenting on Conservative Party.
Describing his new role Justin said: Amongst the ‘best bits of Swindon’ the value of publications like Swindon Justin’s first debate in September,
“The private secretary acts as the Justin recognises the Swindon Festival Link, Justin said: “Local magazines on the future of non-league football,
link between back-bench MPs and of Literature, which features in the are not just about the latest news, will give him cause to draw on his
the minister’s department. I will be top five festivals most requested by they are more about the people and experience as an active supporter of
supporting Ed’s work and attending authors to attend. achievements in a community. This Supermarine Football Club.
debates and events. Asserting his enthusiasm for lit- means they have a different appeal Expressing his pride in represent-
“It is the first rung on the ladder erature Justin said: “I was the chair and a longer shelf-life than more ing Swindon Justin said: “Robert
and will give me great insights into of the Central Library project board traditional publications. Buckland MP and myself are very
the inside workings of a department. and I introduced Sunday opening of “New technologies have created fortunate to represent this town and
opportunities for local magazines. we work hard to champion the best of
Over the past 25 years The Link has Swindon. This role is a new platform
Manor Garden Centre evolved into a respected publication.” from which to continue doing that.”
Cheney Manor, Swindon Appreciating company volunteers
01793 526691 Minister for Civil Society Brooks Newmark came to the town on 19 August to
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for any situation Zurich Community Trust and Chair of Involve Swindon, with from left, South
Swindon MP Robert Buckland, David Wray, chair of the MS Therapy Centre and
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