Robert Buckland Weblog

Today’s non-handshake encounter between two men who have some to symbolise the deep and seemingly unbridgeable divide in the politics of Northern Ireland is undoubtedly “historic”, to use that rather awful word. As they make the necessary compromises in order to share power, both Sinn Fein and the DUP will be looking nervously at [...]

Tip O’Neill, Speaker of the House of Representatives, once famously said that all politics are local.  As old party tribal loyalties loosen, a familiar message on the doorsteps is one of support for whoever works hardest for local residents.  On the Parks estate in South Swindon, the need for committed local activists who are prepared [...]

I am still nursing my scratched arms, but am feeling rather proud of our efforts in Central Ward on Saturday.  The Conservative Party was running a national “Green Action Day”, so we decided to do a clean up operation, removing litter and other rubbish plus some graffiti.  My thanks to Cllr Steve Wakefield (Toothill & [...]

Just received a heartening e-mail from a lady who attended last night’s SEN meeting at The Croft Sports Centre.  Between 30 and 40 parents, teachers and volunteers came and participated in group discussions.  I was particularly pleased to welcome Maria Chivers, of the Swindon Dyslexia Centre, who has published many books on dyslexia and its [...]