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
Advice Surgery at Waitrose 18th May 2015 On the 5th June I will be hosting my next Advice Surgery at Waitrose in East Wichel between 10.30am and 12pm. Please come along if you would like to have a chat... Local News
Thank you South Swindon! 12th May 2015 At the beginning of the General Election campaign, I bought a new pair of trainers. Looking at them last weekend, I could see they were very worn! Local NewsArticles
My five-point plan for South Swindon 25th March 2015 This will be my final column for the Adver before the start of ‘purdah’ – the period before an election when there are legal restrictions on what can be... Articles
The final Budget 17th March 2015 This afternoon George Osborne will announce the final Budget before the general election. The Chancellor will set out his plans for tax and spending, and a... Articles
New schools in Swindon 11th March 2015 Swindon made national news on Monday when the government announced that bids for two new secondary schools here had been successful. We’re the only town to... Articles
Swindon’s Economy 4th March 2015 There are many ways of judging the performance of Swindon’s economy. The obvious criteria – things like employment statistics and retail figures – are all... Local News
British Lung Foundation 26th February 2015 Swindon MP’s Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland joined patients, carers and MPs from across the political parties in Parliament yesterday, Wednesday 25 February... Westminster News
Pensioner benefits 25th February 2015 This week we have had an important and very welcome announcement about so-called ‘pensioner benefits’. David Cameron confirmed that as long as he is Prime... Articles
Swindon Advice and Support Centre 18th February 2015 We have some excellent voluntary and charity organisations in Swindon, offering help, advice and support across a wide range of issues. However, accessing all... Articles
