Ulster Unionists in Westminster

12/10/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐌

I've backed a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister today alongside MPs from 10 different parties to press for action for 1950s-born women affected by State Pension age changes.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman made it clear that these women suffered a real injustice due to poor communication, and they deserve fair compensation. It's frustrating that years after those findings, so many women here in South Antrim are still having to fight for what's right.

We're asking the Prime Minister to meet with the WASPI campaign as soon as possible and bring forward a clear plan for redress this autumn. They've waited long enough, and I'll keep standing up for them until we see real progress.

WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign WASPI Campaign 2018

02/10/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
Another busy month with a wide range of casework handled by my team.

The big issues raised with us in September included:
🚑 Healtcare
💡 Energy & Utility Costs
🚧 Local Road Repairs & Potholes
🛃 Passports & Visas
🏠 Planning

If my team can help you, call into my office or get in touch via phone or email:
📍 Unit 1D, 55-59 High Street, Antrim, BT41 4AY
📧 [email protected]
📲 028 25659595

09/09/2026

Great to join the Ulster Farmers' Union in Westminster today for Day! 🚜🌾

Our farm businesses have the ambition and potential to grow, but they need the right framework, fair supply chains and proper backing from Government to do it. I’ll keep making that case clear in Westminster.

30/07/2026

𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 - 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

The NI Affairs Committee is investigating tourism and hospitality taxation, comparing Northern Ireland's VAT rates and expenses with the Republic of Ireland. The inquiry will explore how lower VAT rates and key policy changes could help grow these hugely important sectors.

The committee is inviting written submissions until Tuesday 1 September 2026 and the full call for evidence questions can be found here: https://committees.parliament.uk/submission/3946/ #/evidence/3946/call-for-evidence

22/07/2026

Northern Ireland peer seeks further boost for local shipbuilding

22/07/2026

“The Prime Minister talks a good talk, now let’s see delivery.”

North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to ensure families in Northern Ireland feel real relief from the cost of living crisis, while South Antrim MP Robin Swann has written to Downing Street outlining a series of priorities ranging from trade and hospitality to agriculture and legacy issues.

21/07/2026

15/07/2026

01/07/2026

On the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the Ulster Unionist Party Westminster Group paid their respects, laying a wreath at the nation’s cenotaph.

We will remember them. 🌺

Robin Swann MP Tom Elliott of Ballinamallard