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
Every School Needs A Mental Health Professional 7th February 2024 The Government has taken vital steps to improve mental health services in our schools, but more needs to be done to keep pace with the size of the challenge... Articles
Stop Stumbling Over Sick Pay Reform 6th February 2024 Sir Robert Buckland MP and Jonathan Gullis MP Write for The Times. A higher weekly statutory sum would put Britain in line with other countries. Picture the... Articles
Britain must not surrender the Chagos Islands 2nd February 2024 Mauritius, a Commonwealth member, is making spurious claims while attempting to intimidate UK politicians. That cannot stand. The dispute over the British... Opinions
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 31st January 2024 2nd February 2024 I am very pleased to see the new digital signs, which have been installed on both ends of Kingshill Road here in South Swindon, as part of the ongoing work to... Articles
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 24th January 2024 26th January 2024 I was delighted to help welcome HM the Queen to Swindon on Monday as we celebrated 175 years of Deacons Jewellers in Old Town. Situated very close to my... Articles
To win the election, we must revive One Nation Conservatism 24th January 2024 As we enter a general election year, it is right for Conservatives to think not just about the eddies and swirls of immediate politics but where we want our... Opinions
Sir Robert Buckland MP Speaking at the 2nd Reading Of The Pet Abduction Bill 19th January 2024 As a nation of pet lovers, the Pet Abduction Bill is very important to protect our beloved pets and I was pleased to speak at the 2nd reading in Parliament. Speeches in Parliament
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 17th Jan 2023 19th January 2024 I was extremely concerned to hear that a Swindon Police Officer was seriously injured at the weekend after he was struck by an electric bike. My thoughts are... Articles
Planned closure of Boots in Wood Street, Old Town 19th January 2024 Update: 19th January 2024 The response from Mr James has been that Boots still intends to continue with the closure of the Old Town branch. This is extremely... Articles