South Antrim MP Robin Swann has met with representatives from Unite the Union, including frontline representatives from Belfast International Airport, to offer his backing to the union's national "Abuse Doesn't Fly" campaign. The campaign highlights the unacceptably high levels of verbal abuse, intimidation and physical aggression experienced by airport and airline workers across the United Kingdom. Recent survey findings from Unite revealed that 78% of Belfast International

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has pressed the Treasury for urgent clarity on whether Northern Ireland businesses will feel the full benefits of the Government's newly re-established Better Regulation Executive and regulatory savings package. Mr Swann has asked the Chancellor following the Budget, clarifying the geographical remit of the Better Regulation Executive, focusing on the specific financial value for Northern Ireland firms within a wider £800 million regulatory cost-re

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has criticised the Chancellor for once again missing the opportunity to tackle the damaging family farm tax head-on in the recent Budget, leaving rural communities feeling abandoned. Mr Swann has asked the Chancellor what genuine commercial transactions will be recognised for a family passing their business down to the next generation, as farming families face mounting pressures from successive tax burdens. Speaking on the challenges facing the agr

South Antrim MP Robin Swann is encouraging local residents to drop in for a chat as he hosts a free coffee morning to mark UK Parliament Week. The event will take place at Unit 49 (formerly New Look), Castle Mall in Antrim on Friday 27th November, running from 10am until 12noon, providing an open and informal opportunity for constituents to meet with their MP. At the event, Swann will also be awarding prizes to the winners of his on-going Parliament Week Colouring Contest for

Following the announcement of the new UK Government Budget, South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed targeted investments, while warning that the overarching funding settlement falls significantly short of what is required to stabilise public services and support local industry in Northern Ireland. While acknowledging specific funding allocations, Mr Swann expressed serious concern that the budget settlement does not adequately address the structural deficits facing the North

Ahead of Chancellor John Healey MP delivering his first Budget this Wednesday, South Antrim MP Robin Swann has outlined his key priorities to support local businesses, farming families and public services. With significant economic pressures facing key sectors across Northern Ireland, Mr Swann is calling on the Treasury to deliver targeted measures, including reform on hospitality VAT, Air Passenger Duty and agricultural tax. Speaking ahead of the Budget statement, the Ulster

Robin Swann MP has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey MP ahead of next week’s Budget, calling for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sectors through a targeted VAT reduction. Following engagement with local hospitality businesses across South Antrim, Mr Swann emphasised that businesses are facing severe financial pressures. Despite these challenges, the sector remains a key part of the local economy, supporting thousands of job

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the upcoming Budget, calling on HM Treasury to give full consideration to the abolition or substantial, gradual reduction of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for flights departing from Northern Ireland airports. The move follows a recent meeting between Mr Swann, UUP Airport DEA Rep Ryan Kirkpatrick, and management at Belfast International Airport. All three commercial airports in Northern Ireland agr

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has challenged the Prime Minister on the Northern Ireland Executive’s failure to agree a budget, warning that the deadlock is leaving health and social care workers without their agreed pay award. At the weekly Prime Minister’s Question Time, Mr Swann highlighted that Northern Ireland has now gone seven months of the financial year without an agreed budget. He pointed out that this leaves his party colleague, Health Minister Robbie Butler MLA, with

South Antrim MP Robin Swann recently attended and spoke at the Annual General Meeting of Haemophilia NI, held at the Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim. Haemophilia NI provides vital support to individuals and families across Northern Ireland affected by bleeding disorders. During the meeting, Mr Swann conducted the election of the charity’s trustees for the 2026/27 term and reflected on his time working with the organisation during his tenure as Health Minister. Speaking after the eve

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling on BBC Northern Ireland to reconsider its decision to cancel long-running comedy programmes Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game. The motion highlights the major contribution these shows created by the Hole in the Wall Gang have made to local broadcasting, homegrown talent and Northern Ireland's cultural identity over several decades. The motion tabled by Mr Swann reads: "That this Hou

During the Committee of the Whole House debate on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, Robin Swann MP made a case for his amendment to include Troubles-related sexual violence within the criteria for Legacy Commission investigations. Currently, only incidents resulting in death or serious physical injury are eligible under the proposed legislation, with the Government suggesting victims seek investigations through the Police Service of Northern Ireland. With the PSNI already s

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has joined MPs from ten political parties across the House of Commons in signing a joint letter to the Prime Minister, calling for immediate action and compensation for 1950s-born women impacted by changes to the State Pension age. The letter follows findings by the Parliamentary Ombudsman concluding that affected women suffered an injustice due to historic communication failures surrounding the pension age changes. Speaking after co-signing the le

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has issued a direct appeal to Frontbench colleagues in the House of Commons, warning against treating victims, survivors and veterans in Northern Ireland as political playthings during debates on the Northern Ireland Troubles legislation. Speaking in Parliament during the consideration of the carry-over motion on the NI Troubles Bill, the Ulster Unionist MP highlighted the severe challenges faced by local victims’ groups, veterans and families tryi

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Robbie Butler MLA that Northern Ireland’s regional thrombectomy service is now fully operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The £5 million expansion makes Northern Ireland the first part of the UK to offer round-the-clock access to the life-saving stroke treatment. Delivered via a regional pathway involving Antrim Area Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital, the service removes blood clots

South Antrim MP Robin Swann joined members of the Greater Antrim MS Group at their monthly coffee morning at Dobbies, Antrim, to learn more about their work and offer his ongoing support Following the visit Mr Swann said: "It was fantastic to join event host Amy Simpson, MS Society Trustee Caroline Millar and the members of this brilliant group. "These monthly coffee meet-ups give local people living with MS and their loved ones a great opportunity to support one another, tak

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the government’s adjustments to the tax-free allowance for family farms, describing the move as a partial victory brought about by persistent, collective campaigning across Northern Ireland and Westminster. Speaking at the Ulster Unionist Party conference, the South Antrim MP reflected on the progress made since raising the issue at the previous year's conference, paying tribute to the local agricultural community who campaigned to pro

Addressing delegates during his speech at the Ulster Unionist Party conference, South Antrim MP Robin Swann reiterated his commitment to reopening the disused Knockmore railway line, framing the £300 million infrastructure project as a vital connectivity link for Northern Ireland and Belfast International Airport. During his conference speech, the Ulster Unionist MP said: “I want Northern Ireland to become a more connected part of our United Kingdom. We need proper delivery o

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has challenged the Leader of the House of Commons, seeking assurances that Ministers will fully consider key recommendations from the Joint Committee on Human Rights before the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill moves to its next legislative stage. The cross-party committee recently published a report warning that the Bill requires crucial improvements to secure public confidence, strengthen the independence of the Legacy Commission, broaden definition

South Antrim MP Robin Swann and UUP Airport DEA Rep Ryan Kirkpatrick joined Health Minister Robbie Butler MLA for a visit to Crumlin Fire Station where the crew and Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Jennings showed them around the recently renovated station. Following the visit, Robin Swann MP said: "Many thanks to the Health Minister for taking the time this evening to visit the recently refurbished NI Fire and Rescue Station in Crumlin, along with local UUP Rep Ryan Kirkpatrick