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Portrait of Robin Swann, MP for South Antrim

Robin Swann

MP for South Antrim

Ulster Unionist Party

About This MP

AI-generated

“A party-loyal centrist MP from South Antrim who rarely rebels and serves on NI affairs and health-related committees.”

Robin Swann is the Ulster Unionist MP for South Antrim, first elected on 4 July 2024. He serves on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (from 2026-01-12) and on the Rare Cancers Bill committee (from 2025-06-26). As a Westminster MP, he represents South Antrim and is a member of the Ulster Unionist Party.

Voting Patterns

Swann votes with his party in all recorded votes (100% loyalty) and attends votes at a low rate (14%). He has zero rebel votes. His record shows a mixed pattern on several policy areas, with a tendency to oppose VAT changes, and general support for renter protections, transgender rights, climate measures, and mental health services.

Notable Positions

  • Supports renter protections
  • Supports transgender rights
  • Supports climate change measures
  • Supports mental health services
  • Generally opposes VAT changes

Financial Interests

Three miscellaneous financial interests declared.

Generated 21 February 2026

Voting Activity

How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.

14%
Low

How often this MP votes

Ulster Unionist Party average: 14%

What does this mean?

The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.

100%
Very high

How often this MP votes with their party

Ulster Unionist Party average: 100%

What does this mean?

Political Position

Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.

LEFTRIGHT
Centrist(46)
Based on 110 votes on ideologically significant topics — more votes means a more reliable estimate.

Career & Roles

2 positions

Current

Committee

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Since Jan 2026

Committee

Rare Cancers Bill

Since Jun 2025

Financial Interests

3 declarations

Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.

Recent Activity

32 events

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading

AYE
4 days ago361 / 84Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

AYE
4 days ago73 / 256Rejected

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

AYE
4 days ago77 / 280Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2

AYE
4 days ago156 / 273Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1

AYE
4 days ago161 / 272Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026

NO
3 weeks ago392 / 116Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading

AYE
3 weeks ago458 / 104Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026

NO
1 month ago294 / 108Passed

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1

AYE
1 month ago88 / 310Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2

NO
1 month ago61 / 311Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9

NO
1 month ago91 / 378Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025

NO
1 month ago373 / 106Passed

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading

NO
1 month ago316 / 194Passed

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5

AYE
1 month ago195 / 317Rejected

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5

AYE
1 month ago191 / 326Rejected

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.

0rebel votes
None

Rebel votes

What does this mean?

Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.