Ulster Unionists in Westminster

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

23/06/2026

Congratulations to Lord Empey who was been appointed to the House of Lords Select Committee on Justice and Home Affairs.

Ulster Unionist Party

17/06/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀' 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗢𝗗-𝗡𝗜𝗢 𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗻

Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has said yesterday’s resignation speech by former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has confirmed long-standing claims that a difficult relationship between the Ministry of Defence and the Northern Ireland Office lies behind repeated delays to the Troubles Bill.

Robin Swann MP said:

“It has long been recognised that the fracturous relationship between the Ministry of Defence and the Northern Ireland Office was what had delayed and stalled the Troubles Bill. Al Cairns’ comments yesterday has put that firmly on the record.

“Unfortunately the record, and previous comments from the new Defence Ministerial team, would have me questioning if their opposition to the persecution of veterans and lack of support of victims will be as resolute.”

17/06/2026

I’ve tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Treasury to introduce a 10% hospitality VAT pilot for Northern Ireland.

Our pubs, restaurants and cafes are vitally important to our high streets and towns, and they employ thousands of local people. But right now, they are facing massive pressures from rising running costs, and the Government needs to act.

Cutting VAT to 10% would give our local businesses some much-needed financial breathing space, protect local jobs and help grow the economy.