Originally a mental health and suicide prevention advocate she joined the SDLP in 2017 and later became a Councillor in 2019. New IRA behind SDLP Derry office bomb threat, Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness, Competition! Join the SDLP. Twitter Facebook Instagram KarlDuncanNI@outlook.com. Weather. However, the need for a dedicated passport office in the north has been evidently clear for many years now. Mr Farrell is Colum Eastwood's constituency office manager and serves on the party's ruling management committee. https://t.co/Oj2szXIqns pic.twitter.com/colBoi3YhG, Office Address: 34 Great James Street, Derry,BT48 7DB. She also has a keen interest in climate change, student concerns, improving and enhancing diversity in elected representatives, and creating affordable, sustainable childcare in Northern Ireland.
Lockhart calls for apologies from Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long . In 2010 and at the age of 27 Colum was appointed Derrys youngest ever Mayor. As relationships across these islands change, the SDLP's fundamental mission is to bring our people together in a new Ireland that ends division, celebrates all our communities and delivers the change all in our society deserve. Ellie-Jo Taylor is a 16 year old A level Student studying History, Politics and Geography.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Derry 04 Mar 2023 3:16 PM. Ellie-Jo is particularly passionate about ensuring equality in our education system and the unjust state of trans healthcare across the island. Colum Eastwood is the sixth leader of the SDLP, taking over from Alasdair McDonnell in 2015. Two MLAs hit 7,000 office costs spending limit three months early amid rising energy bills . Equality Officer - Emer O'Hara. SDLP Group Leader Councillor Brian Tierney said: The last few years on council have been extremely productive for the SDLP. The current estimated turnaround time is eight weeks but is not a service guarantee.
16 Jan 2023 10:06 AM. 2023 Social Democratic and Labour Party - Privacy Policy - Made with NationBuilder - Built by Tectonica. Jenell Huska. The SDLP is anti-xenophobic and opposes plans to create what it deems a hostile environment for immigrants. Politics. "[25] This led people to commentate that the partnership is no longer active, with comments from as early as 2020 determining that it had been "quietly forgotten". The demonstration on Thursday came just hours after a security alert at the office of Derry MLA Sinead McLaughlin was declared a hoax. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Paul would have turned 60 this year so in his memory, Mark is climbing . [50] The party supports the abolition of tuition fees. Secretary - Eoin Hughes. You can contact SDLP Headquarters about any issue relating to party membership or for further details on your local SDLP representatives. A strong believer in social justice and human rights, Colum has been a long standing supporter of the Bloody Sunday families in their campaign for truth and justice. In the general election later that year the party recaptured Belfast South and Foyle with the highest ever vote recorded for the party in both constituencies and managed to increase its vote across Northern Ireland to its highest in almost fifteen years for a general election. Derry. China may give Russia weapons and ammo, US warns. There had been a debate in the party on the prospects of amalgamation with Fianna Fil. Derry City Council. Mr Colum Eastwood. Parliamentary Office Room 321 Parliament Buildings Stormont Belfast , BT4 3XX T: 028 90 41 83 54 markh.durkan@mla.niassembly.gov.uk. 121 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 1SH +44 28 902 47700 sdlpyouth@sdlp.ie. Dec 18, 2022. Mr Murney said the group have planned similar protests in the coming weeks. [15] John Hume won a Nobel Peace Prize that year with Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble in recognition of their efforts. The SDLP has just confirmed its Derry & Strabane candidates for 2023 Council elections on May 18; The SDLP has just confirmed its Derry & Strabane candidates for 2023 Council elections on May 18. derryjournal.com - Brendan McDaid 13h. The. Saoradh protesting outside Newry SDLP office on Thursday evening, Whether in my career, as a councillor or an MLA I have often faced barriers, but I have always overcome them and it will take more than the efforts of a few idiotic thugs to stop me from working to represent and improve the lives of people here., Party leader and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood MP condemned the threat saying: Elected representatives should be able to go about their duties without having to worry about threats being issued against them.. I appreciate that the impact of COVID and working from home has significantly impacted this service as has increase in demand post-Brexit. [51], The party supports a green corporate levy on businesses who contribute large amounts of greenhouse gases and a green jobs strategy. "[20] After his election as Fianna Fil Leader in January 2011, Michel Martin repeatedly dismissed the possibility of a merger or electoral alliance with the SDLP. [30] The SDLP's best result was in 1992 general election when they won four out of 17 seats. In the 1998 Assembly election, it became the biggest party overall in terms of votes received and the first nationalist party to do so. Image source, SDLP office. [40], Colum Eastwood challenged McDonnell and replaced him as leader after the party's 2015 leadership election. 2023 Social Democratic and Labour Party - Privacy Policy - Made with NationBuilder - Built by Tectonica.
Oisn joined the SDLP in 2018, campaigning for equal marriage and abortion reform and is passionate about developing regionally balanced sustainable infrastructure. While its deeply unpleasant to be subjected to this, nothing will stop me from going about my work on behalf of the people of Derry. AQW 4934/22-27. THE SDLP has selected former Derry business chief Sinead McLaughlin as its new MLA for Foyle. [41], The SDLP is a social democratic party that opposes austerity and Brexit. Gerry Fitt, the SDLP party leader, took office as deputy chief executive, taking government alongside the Ulster Unionist Party (led by Brian Faulkner) and the Alliance Party. 2023 Social Democratic and Labour Party - Privacy Policy - Made with NationBuilder - Built by Tectonica. We have it in our power to create a fairer, more equal society. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. ", "SDLP reaffirms commitment to an Irish Language Act", "Welfare reform: SDLP 'cannot accommodate' welfare proposals", "SDLP launches 'Give it Back' campaign to retain 20 Universal Credit uplift", "SDLP MLA Colin McGrath: 'When I was 10 my sister died. I am the SDLP Councillor for Ballyarnett on Derry City & Strabane District Council. In a video of the protest, Saoradh representative Stephen Murney claimed police in the area had been harassing members of the group and MI5 had attempted to recruit others as agents. [33] Because of this, it has long been the preserve of the unionist/loyalist community. Email Dave Irvin 724-694-1401. Whether in my career, as a councillor or an MLA I have often faced barriers, but I have always overcome them and it will take more than the efforts of a few idiotic thugs to stop me from working to represent and improve the lives of people here. About Policy News Executive Branches International Join Us Policy News Executive Branches International Join Us Email Jenell Huska 724-694-8231. Leading Derrys hugely successful and prestigious year as City of Culture, he proved himself to be an energetic and articulate leader for the city and all its people. Colum was Derrys Mayor during the publication of the historic Saville Report which exonerated the Bloody Sunday victims of any wrong doing and led the city during a period of immense reconciliation. [32] Unionists had also strongly opposed the proposal. A well deserved win for Argentina!Great to see the sons of Africa showcase their greatness in France. FOYLE SDLP MLA Sinad McLaughlin and her staff have been forced to evacuate their office in Derry following claims of a threat against her. The SDLP reject this argument, pointing to their strong support in Derry and their victory in South Belfast in the 2005 election. The SDLP has always been a strong advocate for the people of Derry and Strabane. AQW 8621/16-21.
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said he was delighted that such a strong team of candidates had been selected to represent the area. For other uses, see, "SDLP" redirects here. Cara is currently the SDLP Spokesperson for Children and Young People and has served on the Assembly's infrastructure and health committees. ", "SDLP ends three-year partnership with Fianna Fail as party examines poor Assembly election results", "SDLP leader Colum Eastwood affirms allegiance to Queen 'under protest', "Decision to wear poppy difficult for SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie", "Ritchie's Poppy Move 'Is a major breakthrough'", "Margaret Ritchie: SDLP leader 'to face challenge', "Bird's Eye View Patsy McGlone's Leadership Strike", "Alasdair McDonnellelected new SDLP leader", "SDLP leadership: Colum Eastwood wins contest against Alasdair McDonnell", "General election 2019: A simple guide to the SDLP", "Abortion in Northern Ireland: Where do the parties stand? Furthermore, in the lead up to the 2005 Westminster election, they published a document outlining their plans for a politically united Ireland. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, Watch: Shocking footage shows driver caught using elbow to steer car transporter on motorway. Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing and asked anyone who sees any suspicious objects to report them immediately. BT48 7PB Inez joined the SDLP in 2020 as she shares the partys vision of a shared Ireland for all people of all backgrounds. The office on Spencer Road in the city was evacuated at around 5pm but nothing untoward was found by police. Under leader Mark Durkan, the 2001 general election and the 2003 Assembly election saw fellow Irish nationalist party Sinn Fin win more seats and votes than the SDLP for the first time, a position they would continue to hold. Colum is also the party's spokesperson for A New Ireland. The SDLP is a proud member of the Party of European Socialists (PES).
The demonstration on Thursday came just hours after a security alert at the office of Derry MLA Sinead McLaughlin was declared a hoax. SDLP Economy and Jobs spokesperson Sinad McLaughlin MLA has said action was needed to prevent the loss of childcare places which would have a . Londonderry-Derry; SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party) Top Stories. Derry City have gone top of the Premier Division for the first time this season after stunning champions Shamrock Rovers 2-1 on their own patch. This was followed by the 2017 general election where the SDLP lost all three seats and returned its worst ever vote share.
The SDLP initially rejected the Nationalist Party's policy of abstentionism and sought to fight for civil rights within the Stormont system.