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
Robert's Weekly Article - 9th March 2022 9th March 2022 Last week I wrote of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine, and I am pleased to say that Swindon has risen to the challenge with a remarkable town-wide effort... Articles
Institutes of Technology 'Ten Minute Rule' Bill Speech 8th March 2022 Mr Speaker, I beg to move that leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for Institutes of Technology to apply to receive a Royal Charter, and for... Speeches in Parliament
Robert's Weekly Article - 2nd March 2022 2nd March 2022 Swindon is synonymous with the railways and it was great to have the opportunity last week to talk with Wendy Morton MP, the Rail Minister, about our town’s bid... Articles
Conservative European Forum Speech 1st March 2022 My thanks to you, Chair, and to the CEF for this opportunity to address you on this St David’s Day. I am a proud Welsh Conservative, following on from other... Speeches
Lecture on the ECHR 28th February 2022 Lecture on the ECHR Introduction Thank you for this opportunity to address the Society about the European Convention on Human Rights, which is an issue very... Speeches
Robert's Weekly Article - 23rd February 2022 23rd February 2022 The ongoing situation in Ukraine is deeply concerning, particular as the Prime Minister has made it clear that all the evidence shows that President Putin is... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 16th February 2022 16th February 2022 It is great news that Swindon will receive a combined total of £1 million through the Government’s ‘Safer Streets Fund’ – a flagship fund to make public spaces... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 9th February 2022 9th February 2022 Swindon has an unparalleled history when it comes to the railways and that I why I believe our town is the perfect choice to host the new headquarters for Great... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 2nd February 2022 2nd February 2022 I have written many times in previous weekly articles that securing Swindon’s fair share of Government investment has been a top priority of mine since first... Articles
