Llanelli-born Robert Buckland named as new Welsh Secretary

Boris Johnson has named former Justice Secretary and MP for South Swindon Robert Buckland as the new Welsh Secretary.

The Llanelli-born MP was named in a major cabinet reshuffle after dozens of Conservative MPs quit Government roles forcing Boris Johnson to resign as leader of the party.

Boris has indicated he will continue as Prime Minister until the Autumn, where new Prime Minister will be appointed in time for October’s Conservative Party Conference.

Robert Buckland follows Carmarthenshire West and South Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart’s resignation as Welsh Secretary earlier this morning (7 July).

Mr Buckland was previously Justice Secretary from July 2019 to September 2021.