Portrait of Sir Robert Buckland

Former Member of Parliament

Sir Robert Buckland

Conservative MP for South Swindon

At a glanceSir Robert Buckland was a Conservative MP for South Swindon.

Full parliamentary career27 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 7 Jul 2022 – 25 Oct 2022
  • Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 24 Jul 2019 – 15 Sep 2021
  • Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 9 May 2019 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office) · Attorney General's Office 15 Jul 2014 – 9 May 2019

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • South Swindon · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • Swindon South 4 Jul 2024
  • South Swindon 5 May 2005
  • Preseli Pembrokeshire 1 May 1997
  • Islwyn 16 Feb 1995

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£234,439 · 2024/25
Staffing£123,502
Miscellaneous£88,271
Office Costs£11,166

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Robert Buckland, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Robert Buckland?

Sir Robert Buckland was a Member of Parliament who represented South Swindon in the House of Commons. See Sir Robert Buckland's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir Robert Buckland represent?

Sir Robert Buckland sat as Conservative. See Sir Robert Buckland's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir Robert Buckland represent?

Sir Robert Buckland was the Member of Parliament for South Swindon. See Sir Robert Buckland's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Robert Buckland?

Sir Robert Buckland has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Robert Buckland's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.