Sir Robert James Buckland KBE KC (born 22 September 1968)[1] is a British politician. He was Secretary of State for Wales from 7 July 2022 to 25 October 2022. Buckland was the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from July 2019 until September 2021. He is a member of the Conservative Party. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Swindon South from 2010 to 2024.
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Sir Robert Buckland
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 Official portrait, 2022 |
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In office
7 July 2022 – 25 October 2022 |
| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson
Liz Truss |
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| Preceded by | Simon Hart |
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| Succeeded by | David TC Davies |
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In office
9 May 2019 – 24 July 2019 |
| Prime Minister | Theresa May |
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| Preceded by | Rory Stewart |
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| Succeeded by | Lucy Frazer |
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In office
24 July 2019 – 15 September 2021 |
| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
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| Preceded by | David Gauke |
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| Succeeded by | Dominic Raab |
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In office
15 July 2014 – 9 May 2019 |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron
Theresa May |
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| Preceded by | Oliver Heald |
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| Succeeded by | Lucy Frazer |
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In office
6 May 2010 – 4 July 2024 |
| Preceded by | Anne Snelgrove |
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| Succeeded by | Heidi Alexander |
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| Majority | 6,625 (13.1%) |
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| Born | Robert James Buckland
(1968-09-22) 22 September 1968 (age 57)
Llanelli, Wales |
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| Nationality | British |
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| Political party | Conservative |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Education | St Michael's School, Llanelli |
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| Alma mater | Inns of Court School of Law
Durham University |
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| Profession | barrister, recorder |
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| Website | www.robertbuckland.co.uk
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