South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation from Mary Creagh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Nature, that DEFRA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are now supporting officials in Northern Ireland to respond to the confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet. Minister Creagh has confirmed to Mr Swann that DEFRA and APHA had “worked closely with officials from Northern Ireland to help them prepare and publish a contingency plan for action against A

Following the revelation that volunteers running RBL stands offering poppies during this year's Poppy Appeal will need to have a named EU compliance representative, a printed notice on stalls and a sticker on poppy trays with the EU representatives details present, South Antrim MP Robin Swann said: “It is unacceptable that volunteers supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in Northern Ireland are being forced to navigate unnecessary EU bureaucracy simply to give ou

Robin Swann MP has urged the UK Government to provide clarity on the new Local Growth Fund for Northern Ireland and has warned that uncertainty over future funding risks leaving vital programmes without support. Mr Swann raised the issue with the Cabinet Office in the House of Commons, highlighting the concerns of local charities who depend on this funding to deliver their services. The Minister committed to looking at the specific circumstances facing organisations in Northe

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Antrim MP Robin Swann visited Antrim Foodbank's drop-in at the MPDA Community Hub, Ballycraigy on Friday (3rd October). Following...

At their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 25 September, the British Veterinary Association appointed South Antrim MP Robin Swann as...

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to the Speaker of the House of Commons to express his concern that Secretary of State Hilary Benn...

I'll soon be starting my three-day constituency surgery 'tour' across South Antrim and pleased to share the venues below. I look forward...

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has condemned the Department of Education's refusal to provide additional financial support for parents...

Robin Swann MP has warned South Antrim residents planning to travel to the USA: "If you are planning to visit the United States for...

Following on going engagement with the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA on the impact of sewage...

Robin Swann MP has welcomed the announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be launching an RAF SME procurement hub - a key ask put to...

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to change course on the Family Farm Inheritance Tax. During Prime...

Robin Swann MP has voiced his frustration about the lack of action to finalise a Northern Ireland Equine Strategy after by Mr Swann...

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has expressed his disappointment following the revelation that Department for Infrastructure staff spend only...