I would like to thank every single person who has taken the time to contact me over the past few hours, as well as to offer my congratulations to our new Member of Parliament for Swindon South, Heidi Alexander.
"The former Justice Secretary is proud of his local record and hopes it pulls him through on 4 July. Watching him speak to voters, it's clear he has a solid level of support."
I have been contacted by a local resident to say that the changes below in Fleming Way have yet to take place, and it is still difficult for residents to access our town centre, particularly for those with mobility issues. I have contacted…
This week is Carers Week where we celebrate and support the incredible work of carers in our society. Whether they are part of our paid workforce, or the unpaid army of family members and friends who, week in week out, look after their…
As each year passes, those of us who served in the Second World War become fewer and fewer. Those who are left are rightly honoured and thanked for being part of what many, me included, regard as our greatest generation. They were the…
Ever since first becoming your Member of Parliament here in Swindon South back in 2010, I have worked very closely with our local policing teams across the town to tackle the issue of anti-social behaviour.
This week, it's National Volunteers’ Week. In fact, it's the 40th anniversary of this celebration of the work that volunteers contribute to our clubs, charities and organisations here at home in Swindon and across the country.
Today I have been out and about in Covingham. It was great to speak to local residents and make some new friends as well. I will be out and about every day in a community near you, to talk to local residents about the issues that matter…
It was great to be back at Holy Trinity in Shaw today for a busy surgery. I've had dozens of constituents coming in to see me, about issues relating to West Swindon and national issues.
I have lived here in Swindon for the best part of twenty years, bringing up my family and being part of the community. First as a candidate, and then as a Member of Parliament.
It was great to be back at Zurich’s headquarters at Unity Place in Swindon town centre last Thursday, for a Dementia Awareness Week event. Hosted by Zurich, I was pleased to see a whole range of local organisations that all work to support…
I was very pleased to attend Swindon’s first ever Longevity Games on Sunday afternoon at Swindon Harriers Athletics Track, which is based at Foundation Park near the County Ground. The Longevity Games are a series of events and…
South Swindon MP, Sir Robert Buckland has signed an open letter from the charity Animal Free Research UK to the Science Minister, calling for the introduction of Herbie’s Law.
Innocent lives lost, thousands of victims and survivors who live with the consequences to this day. The contaminated blood scandal has been one of the biggest scandals that has ever faced us as a country.
I would like to offer my congratulations to all of the winning candidates in the local elections here in Swindon last week, as well as my commiserations to those who lost. I would also like to congratulate Philip Wilkinson, who has been re…
During Deaf Awareness Week 2024 (6th – 12th May) I warmly welcome the Conservative Government’s announcement of the introduction of a British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE in September to help break down barriers for the deaf community.
The Borough of Swindon is set within a beautiful landscape, and ever since first becoming Member of Parliament here in South Swindon back in 2010, I have worked hard alongside local residents to protect that landscape and the scenic beauty…
I was very pleased to have the opportunity to speak in Parliament as part of the planned hospice debate. I have worked very closely with the dedicated team at the Prospect Hospice over the years. This debate was also important for Julia’s…
Since my Independent Report into Autism and Employment was published at the end of February, there has been a huge amount of interest and support for its findings.
Last week I was very pleased to join Rail Minister, Huw Merriman MP on a visit to Swindon Station. The Minister visited the team at Network Rail and came to see the station facilities here in Swindon for himself, as well as hearing…