“I look forward again to working with this Government to rebuild our national health service”
Newly elected UUP MP Robin Swann has used his maiden speech in the House of Common to call for support for Northern Ireland’s health service.
Mr Swann was elected as an MP for the constituency with 38% of the valid poll and a majority of 7,512. South Antrim became one of the most closely watched constituencies in the recent election, as Mr Girvan’s narrow majority appeared to mark the region as one of the DUP’s most at-risk majorities.READ MORE: Measures to be brought forward to 'begin process of repealing Legacy Act'
Mr Swann's profile soared when he led Northern Ireland’s fight against the Covid pandemic as Stormont's health minister. He stepped down from the role to run as a high-profile challenger to Mr Girvan and was replaced by party colleague Mike Nesbitt. He added: “As the former Health Minister of Northern Ireland, I know that we have the plans to deliver better services. But change needs recurrent resources, something that has been lacking in recent years. So I look forward again to working with this Government to rebuild our national health service.”
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