Robert Buckland Weblog

In an age when public regard for many, if not most, of our institutions is at an all-time low, our armed forces still command a great deal of respect and affection from the British public.  I believe that in large measure this is thoroughly deserved.  The disclosure that far too many of our service families [...]

A big thanks to the Swindon branch of the NO2ID for having organised a debate on the subject at the Pligrim Centre last Tuesday evening. A healthy crowd of about ninety came to take part in proceedings, which were recorded and chaired expertly by the News Editor of Brunel FM.
The debate was always going to [...]

“I love it when a plan comes together” said George Peppard, repeatedly, in each edition of the 1980s cult classic “The A Team”.  Thanks to a very hard working Sue Groundsell, we were able to prepare thousands of residents’ survey letters ready for delivery in the marginal ward of Parks.  Over a dozen helpers appeared [...]

I used to watch the Oscars and the Baftas, but got fed up of all the mutual backslapping and self-congratulation by an industry that really isn’t worth all the attention we give it.  What about awards for real achievements, for example, in learning and education?  I spent a very rewarding evening at the Kip McGrath [...]

A busy few weeks has left me no time to blog.  My apologies to all my readers, particularly those who I joined for a delightful Burns Night Supper a few Saturdays ago.  Haggis, tatties and neeps are always most enjoyable.  I am glad to say that the poetry readings were not confined to Burns, however.  [...]