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 Column - 1st May 2018 1st May 2018 This week, The Domestic Gas and Electricity Tariff Cap Bill has passed through the House of Commons and should become law later this year. Too many people... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 24th April 2018 24th April 2018 In a busy and crowded room at Lawn Community Centre on Friday, I hosted my second Loneliness Summit with Swindon Seniors Forum. I was delighted to see so many... Articles
Robert Buckland MP supports National Stalking Awareness Week 17th April 2018 South Swindon MP Robert Buckland is supporting National Stalking Awareness Week (16th – 20th April). This year the Suzy Lamplugh Trust are focusing on... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 12th April 2018 12th April 2018 This week, Home Secretary, Amber Rudd has announced a multi-million-pound commitment to steering young people away from crime and tackling violent gangs. In my... Articles
Churchward School Opening 10th April 2018 Robert Buckland QC MP welcomes the news that Churchward School will be opening in September 2018. On behalf of the Department for Education, the Deputy Director... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 4th April 2018 4th April 2018 Although the weather could have been kinder, it was great to celebrate Easter here in Swindon; it is a time of hope, renewal and optimism, and a reminder that... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 28th March 2018 28th March 2018 Housing and transport issues are very much to the fore at present, so I was pleased to welcome Housing Minister, Dominic Raab to Swindon on Thursday. During the... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - Tuesday 20th March 2018 20th March 2018 The future of Lydiard House and Country Park is important to all of us, which is why I was very pleased to see that agreement as to the way forward has been... Articles
Big Lotto Fund awards £38,488 to South Swindon 19th March 2018 Robert Buckland QC MP welcomes the news that The Big Lottery fund have endorsed funding for four groups in South Swindon. The 1st Dorcan Scout Group will... Local News