Robert Buckland QC MP has spoken about his plans to simplify and tidy up the country’s complex sentencing laws following the announcement of his appointment as Justice Minister.

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Swindon Powertrain, an excellent company with specialist engineering expertise, which amongst other things specialises in electric conversions.

Like many of us here in town, I am frustrated and concerned following the announcement made by Honda this week, confirming that the Swindon plant will close in 2021.

Last week, I was delighted to officially open Toothill Community Centre after AGE UK took over the management, creating an asset for the local community and offering facilities to a range of local clubs, groups and individuals.

BREXIT:  A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

ROBERT BUCKLAND QC MP

LECTURE TO SWINDON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY 26.4.19

INTRODUCTION

It was great to celebrate Easter here in Swindon, but like many of us, I was deeply shocked and saddened by the attacks in Sri Lanka, which were an attack on the peace and happiness of Easter.

The need to further develop higher education opportunities in Swindon is clear, which is why both Justin Tomlinson and I lobbied hard for an Institute of Technology, which has been given the go-ahead.

The internet has many uses and can be a great learning resource, but for far too long, online companies have not done enough to protect users, especially children and young people.

In my role as Solicitor General and as a member of the Inter-Ministerial Group on Serious Violence, I took part in the Serious Violence Summit, chaired by the Prime Minister,  in 10 Downing Street on Monday, which brought a wide range of government agencies and knife crime organisations together.

Over the past nine years as your MP for South Swindon, I have continued to be amazed by the lengths that some people go to in order to improve the lives of others in the local community and I am proud to represent a town where such a strong sense of community pride exists, so I was especially ple