Robin Swann MP

For South Antrim constituency queries, my office is here to help: 📧robin.swann.mp@parliament.uk ☎️028 2565 9595 💻robinswannmp.com 📍Unit 1D, 55-59 High Street, Antrim, BT41 4AY

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Unfortunately, not to be this time, but you have to be in it to win it..

The @HouseofCommons ballot for MPs to bring forward their own Private Members Bill takes place later today,

This is extraordinarily clear and to the point by @ashleydalton_mp. There is no simplistic or binary view on #AssistedDying according to one’s experience of or proximity to terminal diagnosis. What I’m sure we all agree on is Ashley’s courage. theguardian.com/society/2026/m…

This is the reality of how the PSNI have been failed over many years. Yes we can point the blame at the executive spending priorities but we must also take a view on the Justice Departments lacklustre fight for police resources.

This fake email had an impact on schools and businesses, with pupils, staff, employees and shoppers all impacted, those behind it need to know it's not acceptable and copy cats need deterred. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference number 162 19/05/26.

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the Balmoral Show this year 👏🌾 Despite the weather 🌧️, it was fantastic to spend time with the people who produce some of the best quality food in the world 🍽️ and who underpin such a vital part of Northern Ireland’s economy 🇬🇧🚜 Our food & drink industry is truly world-class and deserves our support! 💪🥛🥩 #MakeNIWork #UnionOfPeople #NorthernIreland #LaganValley #BalmoralShow26

Welcome steps taken by the @PSNIANDistrict, this disruption during exam time is highly unsettling to pupils, staff and parents.

We are continuing to investigate the contents of an email sent to multiple schools and businesses in the Country Antrim area today. Nothing untoward has been located - and this is not believed to be a credible threat at this time. Full details: orlo.uk/i8SyA

We received reports today, Tuesday 19th May, of an email having been sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area. Our officers are investigating the contents included within this email, and are conducting enquiries. Full details: orlo.uk/qazKD

🚆Knockmore Line & Car Insurance 🚘 Responding to the King’s Speech, I’ve raised the huge opportunities that opening the Knockmore Line would bring for South Antrim. Also raised that claims management companies are having a huge impact on insurance costs & need FCA regulated.

Concerning development this morning. Update from Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick ⬇️

There was an agreement on a borrowing power in 2002 linked to raising revenue, but the DUP persuaded Peter Hain to break that link, and that has remained the position since 2007. No wonder our infrastructure is in such as state (especially water).

Day 4 at Balmoral Show 2016 in FAB Lagan Valley… and that’s a wrap 🎪🌾 👣 10s of thousands of steps 🤝 Thousands of hands shaken 💬 Hundreds of conversations 🍔☕ Plenty of great food & drink consumed But above all endless craic and banter with the people who make NI agri-food the best in the world 🌍🏆 From 👨‍🌾 farmers to 🚛 logistics, 🔧 engineers, 💡 innovators, suppliers & advocacy bodies together we deliver food security, protect indigenous industry and showcase the very best of Northern Ireland 🌱 #BalmoralShow #FoodSecurity #SupportLocal #NIAgriFood #MakeNIWork

Neither the damp nor me losing 50% of my Mauds (apparently there are other varieties, but why?) stopping me & everyone else enjoying opening of 270th May Fair in Ballyclare!! @ANBorough @AntrimGuardian @uuponline

Officials at a Stormont department have been criticised after Newtownabbey residents were told street lights would be turned off and removed without consultation. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/anger-as-… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/anger-as-…

Day 3 of FAB Balmoral Show 🌾🚜 Loads of really important stakeholder meetings each day so far and now looking forward to enjoying the conversations. If you haven’t been yet, there’s still plenty to enjoy!! Turns out some of the best policy discussions don’t happen behind a desk or on X … 👀 #LaganValley

🚜🐮𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The best of our agri-food sector was on display at the Balmoral Show, great to be there with @uuponline and NI Affairs Committee colleagues yesterday. Good to speak to many of the attendees from South Antrim and further afield!