One of the main problems affecting the lives and well-being of older people is loneliness. Human beings are social animals, but the prospect of having hours and even days without talking to another living soul is being faced every day by many of our older Swindon residents.
I was very sad to hear the news about the death of Lord Joffe. He was an international figure who without fear or favour represented Nelson Mandela and other leading political figures in apartheid South Africa.
Now that the General Election is over, I want to use this opportunity to thank the people of South Swindon for putting their trust in me and re-electing me as your MP for a third term.
Robert Buckland MP is inviting people to join him and don their wackiest hat on Friday 12th May to raise funds for families across Swindon living with the effects of brain injury.
Robert Buckland MP has joined forces with Rotary Club of Swindon and the Stroke Association to invite residents to have a free blood pressure test in a bid to conquer strokes in Swindon.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that there will be a General Election on June 8th. There will be a vote in Parliament today on this but as the Labour Party have indicated their support, then the motion is likely to be passed.
As Parliament breaks up for Easter, I always look forward to recess because it provides me with an opportunity to get out and about in Swindon even more than usual.
Robert Buckland MP and Justin Tomlinson MP have written to the Chief Executive of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership to oppose Place of Safety Removal from Sandalwood Court in Swindon.
