If Ofwat doesn’t change course, it could bankrupt the entire water industry Wednesday, 9 October, 2024 The taxpayer faces a huge bill, if we don’t address regulators’ shortcomings writes Sir Robert Buckland for The Daily Telegraph The Government is right to prioritise growing the UK’s economy, but if it wants to really tackle the issues preventing it from prospering, it needs to address the way our regulators are limiting the ability for businesses in the UK to innovate and thrive. Regulation in... Opinions
Sir Robert's Weekly Article - 1st November 2023 1st November 2023 The prorogation of Parliament last week marked the end of another parliamentary session in which the Conservative Government took long-term decisions to deliver... Articles
Storm Advice and Information for Storm Ciarán 1st November 2023 A Met Office yellow weather warning for heavy rain is currently in place for Swindon, starting from 6pm today (1 November) until 11.59pm on Thursday (2 November... Local News
Statement From Sir Robert Buckland MP As Transport Secretary Asks Train Operators To Withdraw Ticket Office Proposals 31st October 2023 I have been working hard to make sure that Swindon station remains truly friendly to all ages and customers, so the announcement by the Transport Secretary... Opinions
Statement From Sir Robert Buckland MP On Urgent Wiltshire Police Review Into Clare's Law Disclosures 31st October 2023 As Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, I worked hard on the Domestic Abuse Bill. This landmark piece of legislation included placing the guidance supporting... Local News
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 27th October 2023 27th October 2023 Over the past month or so, I have been working hard to support all of the local residents here in South Swindon who have been affected by flooding. I have... Articles
Sir Robert’s Charity of the Week – The Ridgeway Breast Care Support Group 26th October 2023 My local charity of the week is The Ridgeway Breast Care Support Group, a group of volunteers who have come together to support anybody who has had or is still... Articles
Statement From Sir Robert Buckland MP on Potential Changes To the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) Service 22nd October 2023 I have received a letter from Sue Harriman, Chief Executive Officer of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB)... Articles
Sir Robert Buckland MP Visits Further Local Residents Following Flooding in Swindon 20th October 2023 With more very heavy rain overnight, the question of flooding and standing water has arisen its ugly head again this morning, and I've been visiting residents... Articles
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 19th October 2023 19th October 2023 It was great to be back at Prospect Hospice on Friday morning, for a really positive first meeting of the day, with the new Chief Executive, Jeremy Lune, as... Articles