Core Schools Funding Will Rise to Highest Level in History Say Swindon MPs Friday, 24 November, 2023 Swindon MPs Sir Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson have issued a joint statement clarifying figures around schools funding following some recent misleading reports. The misleading reports claimed that Swindon would be worse off by £50 per pupil next year, however, both Swindon MPs have clarified that core schools funding is set to rise to its highest level in history during 2024 – 2025. Sir... Articles
The government must do more to protect Great British Penguins 24th November 2023 Thanks to our overseas territories, there are thousands of weird and wonderful animals most people don’t even realise are British. From the critically... Opinions
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - 22nd November 2023 24th November 2023 I was very disappointed to discover last week that the wave machine was not included as part of the plans to reopen our beloved Oasis Leisure Centre. Like many... Articles
Sir Robert on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement 24th November 2023 This week has been all about the Chancellor's Autumn Budget. Opinions
Sir Robert Officially Opens The West Swindon Post Office 24th November 2023 I was delighted to officially open the West Swindon Post Office today. Along with Cllr Suresh Gattapur, I fought hard to keep a Post Office at the West Swindon... Articles
Sir Robert Buckland MP’s Charity of the Week - Severn Freewheelers 24th November 2023 My charity of the Week is Severn Freewheelers, the charity which operates the Blood Bike service in our area, saving the NHS thousands of pounds a year by... Articles
Hunt Cannot Afford To Let The EU Overtake Us On Decarbonisation 20th November 2023 An advantage in the industries of the future belongs to countries that are leaders on decarbonising. That is why so many advanced economies have implemented... Opinions
Sir Robert Buckland MP Issues Oasis Wave Machine Plea 17th November 2023 As we approach the third-year anniversary of the closure of the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland, has issued a plea to... Articles
Sir Robert's Weekly Column - Wednesday 15th November 2023 17th November 2023 As a community, we are rightly proud of Swindon's long-standing links with the armed services, so last week, I was honoured to plant a cross representing South... Articles
Sir Robert Buckland MP's Local Charity of the Week - Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM) 17th November 2023 My local charity of the week is the brilliant Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM), which was first set up as a user-led organisation in 1995. SAM has developed a... Articles