News & Updates | Robin Swann MP

Swann warns Windsor Framework rules could hurt NI animal welfare

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to raise urgent concerns regarding the potential withdrawal of up to 40% of veterinary medicine pack sizes from the Northern Ireland market from 1st January 2026. This follows warnings from the Animal Health Distributors Association (AHDA) which highlighted that under the Windsor Framework arrangements, veterinary medicines

13 hours ago

Swann welcomes police action to tackle Crumlin dangerous driving

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the proactive steps being taken by local police to address dangerous driving in Crumlin and Nutts Corner. Concerns regarding reckless driving in the area was raised with Mr Swann raised by a local resident who attended his recent constituency surgery in Crumlin. Mr Swann said: “I want to thank the Antrim and Newtownabbey Neighbourhood Policing Teams for taking these concerns seriously and for the measures they are now putting in place

1 day ago

Swann hosts Westminster meeting on challenges facing farmers

Robin Swann MP hosted a meeting between the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee, Tonia Antoniazzi MP, in Westminster this week. The meeting followed the UFU’s presentation to the Committee earlier that morning. The discussion covered a range of issues impacting agriculture in Northern Ireland, particularly the Family Farm Inheritance Tax, rumoured changes to which Mr Swann cautiously welcomed last week. Following the meet

5 days ago

Swann Writes to DAERA Minister Over Asian Hornet Concerns

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir following confirmation that the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has identified an Asian Hornet in Northern Ireland. Mr Swann said the sighting will cause “understandable concern” among local beekeepers and environmental groups, warning that the invasive species poses a serious threat to native honeybees and local hives. In his letter, Mr Swann asked the Minister to outline what support and advice

Oct 14

Swann calls for end to Two-Child Limit on Universal Credit

Ahead of Chancellor's budget next month, Robin Swann MP has called for the abolition of the two child limit, as outlined in the Ulster Unionist Party manifesto, saying: "At the General Election last year, the Ulster Unionist Party committed to prioritising addressing poverty and its devasting effects – including calling for the abolition of the Universal Credit two-child limit. This commitment still stands, and at every opportunity I have opposed the two child-limit in Parlia

Oct 14

Swann Hails Successful Constituency Surgery Tour of South Antrim

Robin Swann MP has concluded a busy and successful constituency surgery tour this week, hosting drop-in sessions right across South Antrim. The South Antrim MP invited constituents to drop into any of the nine locations across the towns and villages of the constituency, where constituents met with him directly to raise their issues and concerns. Over the three days of surgeries, Mr Swann met with constituents in Crumlin, Glenavy, Templepatrick, Doagh, Randalstown, Toome, St

Oct 3