Robin Swann's 14 Early Day Motions
11th February 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025

Coroner’s finding on SAS soldiers

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes the coroner’s ruling in the case involving the death of four fully armed IRA terrorists who had launched a murderous attack on a police station; thanks the SAS for their courageous service in tackling terrorism in Northern Ireland; further notes the utilisation of the coronial service …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd February 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th February 2025

Renaming Heathrow Airport after Queen Elizabeth II

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House remembers with gratitude the 70 years of service Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth; gives thanks for her commitment and dedication over seven decades; acknowledges that Tuesday 21 April 2026 will be the 100th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
24th January 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th January 2025

Mobile phone theft

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that an estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched from them in Britain in the year to March 2024; further notes that this represented a 153% rise when compared to the year to March 2023; acknowledges that 70% of all thefts in London …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd January 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 23rd January 2025

95th Anniversary of Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster

Tabled by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster on their 95th Anniversary; acknowledges the positive contribution they have made to the rural fabric and society in Northern Ireland, educating and supporting young people from all walks of life over numerous generations; appreciates and thanks all those who have …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
6th January 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025

Posthumous Victoria Cross for Blair Paddy Mayne

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers the heroic endeavours of Blair Mayne; believes that these should be acknowledged through the award of a posthumous Victoria Cross; notes that Blair, known as Paddy, Mayne was a native of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford and that he was a legendary member and officer …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
8th January 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025

Import and sale of real fur

Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th January 2025
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025

England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
10th December 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024

Anniversary of the murder of Kenneth Smyth and Daniel McCormick

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the anniversary of the murder of Kenneth Smyth and his colleague Daniel McCormick on 10 December 1971 as they travelled to work; notes that Kenneth was off duty and that Daniel had left the UDR and they were slaughtered as they headed to work together; further …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
3rd December 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024

Certificate of Common Sponsorship

Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024

Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to Environmental Land Management schemes, increases in input costs, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024

NHS Parliamentary Awards

Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
4th October 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 13th September 2024

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council success at the Association for Public Service Excellence awards

Tabled by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on achieving Best Overall Council of the Year at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence awards, where they saw off competition from other councils from across the UK; and further congratulates and acknowledges the work, commitment and dedication of staff, …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Thursday 12th September 2024

Gibraltar National Day

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Thursday 12th September 2024

Ban trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Liberal Democrat: 36
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1