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 23rd August 2019 August is usually a time when the pace of life slows slightly for many of us as breaks are taken. Parliament is in recess, but it has been a phenomenally busy... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 16th August 2019 16th August 2019 The start of my second full week as Justice Secretary saw me announce 10,000 new prison places funded by a £2.5bn injection of cash, which will create more... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 9th August 2019 9th August 2019 The new Government has only been in office for a few weeks, and already we are tackling some of the key issues that concern local residents. As someone who... Articles
Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Robert Buckland QC 2nd August 2019 Mr Attorney, I’d like to thank the Lord Chief Justice for what I was going to say was a generous welcome, a frank one is more accurate! But I genuinely very... Speeches
Robert's Weekly Column - 2 August 2019 2nd August 2019 In an extremely busy week, which saw Boris Johnson appointed as Prime Minister as well as hosting his first Prime Minister Questions, I was delighted to be... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 23 July 2019 23rd July 2019 Last Friday, I was delighted, along with the Leader of the Council, David Renard, to have opened the new Wichelstowe footbridge, which runs between Waitrose and... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 19 July 2019 19th July 2019 On Saturday, I took part in Swindon Park Run once again. It was, as usual, an excellent route through beautiful Lydiard Park, which helps me on my journey to... Articles
Robert Buckland MP Celebrates National Lottery Funding in South Swindon 12th July 2019 South Swindon MP Robert Buckland attended a National Lottery 25th Birthday event in Parliament this week. Since The National Lottery's first draw took place on... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 10th July 2019 10th July 2019 Our high streets are a key part of our local communities and local economies. They create jobs, boot the economy and help small businesses thrive. I recognise... Articles
