Robin Swann MP has tabled a Motion in Parliament to formally recognise the recent economic success of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The motion congratulates the Council for attracting over £1 billion in investment and creating thousands of jobs, establishing the region as a premier hub for global business and innovation. Mr Swann commented: “Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are leading the way in Northern Ireland. Their proactive approach has secured hugely

This week Robin Swann MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so pledged his commitment to marking Holocaust Memorial Day – honouring the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. Holocaust Memorial Day falls on 27 January, marking the anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentra

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has voiced serious concerns that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not adequately addressed the risk of the Irish Government holding a veto over UK legislation dealing with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. During Prime Ministers Questions today, Mr Swann made clear to the Prime Minister that any arrangement granting the Irish Government a veto over UK legislation on Troubles-related matters would be entirely unacceptable. Mr Swann asked t

Robin Swann MP has pressed the Government on the importance and opportunity that is available at Aldergrove. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Swann questioned the Ministry of Defence on how it intends to fill the capacity gap in medium-lift helicopters. The inquiry follows the final fly-past of three RAF Pumas at Aldergrove on 26 March last year, which marked the end of an era for helicopter operations. Mr Swann asked the Minister what urgency is being applied to secure t

Robin Swann MP has signed a significant Parliamentary  Motion calling for urgent Government enforcement action against social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and its AI tool, Grok. The motion follows a wave of "appalling" AI-generated material circulating on the platform, including non-consensual sexually explicit images and undressed depictions of women and children. Ofcom has recently launched a formal investigation into X’s compliance with the Online Safety Act after r

Ulster Unionist MP for South Antrim, Robin Swann, is set to join the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee. Mr Swann has secured one of the Government positions which highlights and shows the value of his cross-party work and the close working relationships he has built with MPs across the House of Commons. With this appointment, all Executive parties which take their seats at Westminster are now represented on this key committee. The Northern Ireland Affairs Select Commi

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has urged the Infrastructure Minister to review the Department for Infrastructure Roads policy on grit provision, warning that the current approach risks undermining community efforts to improve winter safety. Mr Swann noted that DFI Roads only provides official grit boxes in specific circumstances, including where strict criteria such as road gradient and location are met. In other areas that DFI has identified as “strategic locations”, grit is su

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed clarification from Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson that the Government’s proposed inheritance tax arrangements for family farms will apply beyond married couples and civil partners, following concerns raised by Northern Ireland farming organisations. In Parliament, Mr Swann highlighted the widespread concern expressed by the Ulster Farmers’ Union and the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster that the policy risked penalising farms commonly ru

Robin Swann MP has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland calling for urgent intervention following concerns over the proposed Local Growth Fund, which is set to replace the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The South Antrim MP has raised alarm at the planned allocation of funding, including a 70:30 split between capital and revenue, which charities and voluntary organisations have warned is not suited to delivering vital services. Mr Swann said: “A significant numbe

South Antrim MP Robin Swann enjoyed a productive visit to easyJet at Belfast International Airport to meet with Senior Management about their work to keep Northern Ireland connected to key destinations across Europe and beyond.   During the visit, Mr. Swann discussed routes, local jobs and economic growth with easyJet staff. He highlighted the airline's important role in the local economy, noting that easyJet directly employs over 400 people at Belfast International Airport.

Robin Swann MP has championed the importance of grassroots cricket in Northern Ireland, using the example of two long-established clubs in South Antrim to call for better support, facilities and investment in a Westminster Hall debate.    Speaking during the debate on Government Support for Grassroots Cricket, Mr Swann emphasised that cricket has deep and enduring roots in villages and small towns across Northern Ireland and the wider island of Ireland. He said:    “Cricket i

Robin Swann MP has welcomed confirmation from the Economy Minister that work is under way on a Northern Ireland Aviation Policy, following his recent correspondence calling for a clear, strategic approach to air connectivity. The South Antrim MP has been pressing for an aviation strategy to provide direction for Northern Ireland’s airports and to set out the Executive’s priorities and ambitions for air travel, investment and connectivity. In her response, Minister Archibald c

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has received an update from the Infrastructure Minister on the proposed Templepatrick/Ballymartin Rail Halt, following recent correspondence on the issue. Commenting on the Minister’s response, Mr Swann said: “I have received an update from the Infrastructure Minister on the proposed Templepatrick/Ballymartin Rail Halt, following recent correspondence on the issue. “The All-Island Strategic Rail Review specifically references Ballymartin as a locat

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the publication of key findings relating to the re-opening of the Antrim–Lisburn (Knockmore) rail line, while raising serious concerns about the lack of coordination, the timing of the publication and the proposed 5–10-year delivery timeframe. Mr Swann said the findings reinforce his long-held view that the Knockmore line should be treated as a priority infrastructure project:  “I welcome the publication of these key findings, which ma

Robin Swann MP has written to Evri after a number of South Antrim constituents contacted his office to complain about poor parcel delivery services in the run-up to Christmas. In recent weeks, constituents have reported parcels not being delivered, inadequate proof of delivery photographs (often showing blank or black images) and difficulty accessing effective customer support, with heavy reliance on automated systems rather than direct assistance. With many families relying

Robin Swann MP has welcomed a response from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to his recent open letter calling for clarity and committed progress on the reopening of the Antrim-Lisburn (Knockmore) Railway Line. More than 1,200 residents and supporters added their names to Mr Swann’s letter, underscoring the strength of local feeling behind the project. Mr Swann said: “The Minister has now replied to the open letter which was submitted on behalf of over 1,200 local resi

South Antrim MP Robin Swann attended the Westminster Hall debate in opposition to the planned introduction of Digital ID. The recent petition opposing the policy gathered nearly three million signatures from across the United Kingdom and 4,500 from South Antrim. Intervening in the packed debate, Mr Swann asked: “Does he agree that this is one of those unusual circumstances in which this Government have managed to unite every party in Northern Ireland on a single issue, and in

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has received confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure Roads Service that work is underway and further action planned to tackle persistent flooding on the Mallusk Road, McKinney Road area and the A8. Following Mr Swann’s intervention, DfI Roads confirmed that an external contractor has recently cleared gullies and drainage lines between Hightown Road and Scullions Road on the Mallusk Road. Subject to funding, additional cleaning between S

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to the Minister of Finance, John O’Dowd MLA, urging the Department to consider introducing nature-friendly features, such as swift bricks, into Building Regulations for new homes. Swifts, cavity-nesting birds that are a priority species under Northern Ireland law, have seen significant declines in recent years. Robin Swann highlighted that similar proposals have been debated in the House of Lords. These proposals aimed to require swift

Leading a Westminster debate, South Antrim MP Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland is facing a potential crisis in the supply of veterinary medicines unless the UK Government urgently delivers a clear and long-term solution before the end of the year. Speaking during his debate, Mr Swann said the expiry of the current grace period on 31 December poses a serious risk to the continued availability of hundreds of essential products used daily by vets, farmers, pet owners