Social Democratic and Labour Party
The Social Democratic and Labour Party have today launched their manifesto for the 2024 general election. They have made a range of commitments such as political reform, action on health and education. We’ve picked out the key points for you.
A new poll by LucidTalk has seen the Social Democratic and Labour Party have the biggest increase in support, gaining three points, as we approach the general election in July. The TUV saw the biggest drop in support, dropping three points to 5%.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today that the next general election will be held on 4 July. Rumours have been circulating all day about the possibility of a summer election, and it’s now been confirmed by Rishi Sunak outside Downing Street.
Baroness Foster is set to be announced as the Chair of InterTrade UK, a new body established to ‘maximise the full range of East-West trading opportunities’; The SDLP have questioned the appointment.
Councillors Jason Barr and Shauna Cusack have both quit the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) over a selection process to choose the next Mayor of Derry City and Strabane.
The Windsor Framework allows the Assembly to vote on whether new EU regulations should apply in Northern Ireland, the DUP’s motion has failed to pass through the Assembly.
The DUP has tabled an applicability motion to be debated on a new EU regulation with Donaldson calling it a ‘watershed moment’, whilst the SDLP call it a ‘stunt’.
The SDLP had their first official opposition day today – they tried to get reassurances that there would no further collapses of Stormont – but Sinn Fein and the DUP voted against the motion.
The Social Democratic and Labour Party has suspended Justin McNulty MLA from the party after he left the recall of the Assembly early on Saturday to manage GAA team.
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