Swindon MP loses Government roles in Cabinet reshuffle

By Barrie Hudson - 15 September 2021

Politics

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has been removed from his roles as Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor in Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle.

  • Mr Buckland has been an MP since 2010

    Mr Buckland has been an MP since 2010

Mr Buckland had been in both roles since 2019, having previously served as Prisons Minister and Solicitor General.
He was elected to Parliament in the 2010 General Election.
Mr Buckland said on Twitter: "It has been an honour to serve in Government for the last 7 years, and as the Lord Chancellor for the last 2.
"I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved. On to the next adventure."  
 

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