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 Charity Of The Week – Knife Crime Matters 20th April 2023 This week, as part of my ongoing charity of the week scheme, I am promoting the organisation, Knife Crime Matters, a team of passionate individuals who have... Articles
Britain needs to remedy sick pay shortfalls - Robert Buckland and Priti Patel Write For The Times 19th April 2023 Back in January the Times Health Commission reported that rising levels of ill health are estimated to cost the UK economy a staggering £150 billion. That’s... Opinions
New report: Parliamentarians call for greater accountability of regulators 19th April 2023 Conservative MPs and Peers, including Chair Bim Afolami, Lord Andrew Tyrie, Richard Fuller, Vicky Ford, Alun Cairns, Stephen Hammond, James Wild, Sir Robert... Articles
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 19th April 2023 19th April 2023 Over the past months, I have been working to help secure a sustainable future for the former Honda site here in Swindon, which is vital for jobs and investment... Articles
Sir Robert Buckland MP's Charity Of The Week – Alzheimer’s Society 14th April 2023 My charity of the week is Alzheimer’s Society, who I am working closely with here in South Swindon, as part of my ongoing campaign to raise awareness of... Articles
First 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment Dates Announced 14th April 2023 The first 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment has been announced and will be paid automatically between 25th April and 17th May. The £301 payment will be sent out... Articles
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 12th April 2023 12th April 2023 Over the past five years or so, I have been involved with the planning and development of the Oakfield site here in South Swindon. This pioneering development... Articles
Swindon MPs welcome news that vulnerable residents in Swindon will benefit from £3million in support funding 11th April 2023 Rising prices as a result of global economic pressures including Covid and Putin’s illegal war have left many families struggling. That is why the Conservative... Articles
Swindon MPs Welcome Additional Cost Of Living Support For Millions of UK Households 6th April 2023 North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and South Swindon MP Robert Buckland have welcomed the news that millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the... Articles
