Aurla King has been announced as the Social Democratic and Labour Party’s new councillor on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, following the resignation of Gareth Sharvin, who is resigning after almost 15 years of service.
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood will not be running in the Irish presidential election later this year as it is “not the right time to stand” according to BBC News NI. The former SDLP leader was planning on running as an independent candidate with support from political parties.
Sinn Fein have seen a drop in support by two points in a recent poll by LucidTalk, but they are still maintaining their lead over the DUP, who are also down one point. The UUP and TUV are the only two parties from the main five to see a rise in support.
Derry City and Strabane councillor Brian Tierney has had the whip reinstated by the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) after he was suspended for providing a court reference for an Irish solider who was later jailed for rape.
Colum Eastwood has said he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons on Friday – he is the only MP from Northern Ireland who will vote in favour, with every other party voting against.
Claire Hanna will be the new leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party after she was the only candidate to be nominated for the position. She will take over from Colum Eastwood at the party conference on 5 October 2024.
Following Colum Eastwood’s shock resignation as leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) last week, Claire Hanna has confirmed that she will stand to be the next leader of the party.
Colum Eastwood has announced that he will step down as leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) after almost nine years in the job. He will remain in post until the party conference on 5 October 2024.
Colum Eastwood is set to announce his resignation as leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) on Thursday, he will remain as the MP for Foyle. Claire Hanna is expected to take over as leader.
