Mark Rhoades Buckton

I have built my career across employment and skills, operational leadership, project management, defence, and the energy sector, giving me a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing communities across Norfolk. My professional life began in the Royal Armoured Corps, serving five years as a British Army officer, including a tour supporting the Police Service of Northern Ireland. This experience shaped my approach to service, discipline, and responsibility.

After leaving the military, I spent a decade working in the construction and skills sector with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and NOCN, supporting employers and safeguarding jobs across North Norfolk and King’s Lynn. I later worked in the energy and renewables sector in Norwich and then in recruitment, helping local people access opportunities created by the region’s growing energy industry.

Alongside my professional work, I have served as a governor at a local college and have longstanding links with communities across the East Coast, Sheringham, and South Norfolk. Running a smallholding with sheep and pigs has given me practical insight into rural life and land management. I am also involved in grassroots sport, coaching youth rugby and serving on a club committee.

I entered politics out of concern for the direction of the country and a belief that values such as personal responsibility, respect for others, community spirit, and the rule of law should be protected and strengthened. I believe the first duty of the state — and particularly of the Police and Crime Commissioner — is to keep people safe by protecting communities, supporting victims, and ensuring crime is dealt with fairly and effectively.

Address prepared by Barry Gravenell, 46 Middleton Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7AH acting as Agent for Mark Rhoades Buckton (Restore Britain).

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