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Colum Eastwood court case over pro-Palestine rally put back to July

Colum Eastwood court case over pro-Palestine rally put back to July

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

The former SDLP leader is charged in relation to taking part in an unnotified parade in Northern Ireland last February.
SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The Foyle MP and former SDLP leader appeared in court in Derry on Tuesday to face a charge related to the event last February.
Next Government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader

Next Government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

The former SDLP leader Mr Eastwood said conversations about a unity referendum had “moved to a different level” since Brexit
Police respond to security alert in Derry

Police respond to security alert in Derry

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

It was reported that a device had been thrown through the window of a home occupied by an elderly couple.
Hanna to ‘move SDLP up a gear’ as she takes the helm

Hanna to ‘move SDLP up a gear’ as she takes the helm

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna succeeded Colum Eastwood as SDLP leader on Saturday.
Hanna to tell SDLP faithful ‘nostalgia’ is not a political strategy for future

Hanna to tell SDLP faithful ‘nostalgia’ is not a political strategy for future

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Claire Hanna will be confirmed as the new leader of the SDLP at the party’s annual conference in Belfast on Saturday.
Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The former taoiseach outlined a series of proposals on the constitutional question at an event in Derry on Thursday.
Claire Hanna set to become next leader of SDLP

Claire Hanna set to become next leader of SDLP

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

The nationalist party confirmed Ms Hanna was the only declared candidate to succeed Colum Eastwood.
Prospective new SDLP leader ‘looking forward to get stuck in if selected’

Prospective new SDLP leader ‘looking forward to get stuck in if selected’

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Claire Hanna said she wants to grow the party and motivate members.
Claire Hanna confirms bid to seek SDLP leadership

Claire Hanna confirms bid to seek SDLP leadership

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Colum Eastwood announced on Thursday he is to step down as leader after nine years in charge of the party.
Matthew O’Toole backs Claire Hanna to take over as SDLP leader

Matthew O’Toole backs Claire Hanna to take over as SDLP leader

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Colum Eastwood will stand down at the party’s conference in October.
Colum Eastwood says ‘great privilege’ to lead SDLP and tips Claire Hanna as successor

Colum Eastwood says ‘great privilege’ to lead SDLP and tips Claire Hanna as successor

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

The Foyle MP announced his decision to resign.
Colum Eastwood – the SDLP’s youngest leader failed to reverse electoral decline

Colum Eastwood – the SDLP’s youngest leader failed to reverse electoral decline

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

He was the second longest serving leader of his party.
Colum Eastwood to quit as SDLP leader

Colum Eastwood to quit as SDLP leader

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Claire Hanna, the MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, is considered to be among the front runners to be the new leader.
SDLP politician who left Stormont early for GAA match has whip restored

SDLP politician who left Stormont early for GAA match has whip restored

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

He was suspended from the party’s Assembly team after leaving Stormont early to manage the Laois GAA team in a match in Wicklow
‘If you’re not there, you don’t count’: SDLP leader criticises ‘absentee’ Sinn Féin MPs

‘If you’re not there, you don’t count’: SDLP leader criticises ‘absentee’ Sinn Féin MPs

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Colum Eastwood launched his party’s Westminster election manifesto on Wednesday.
Tories have wrecked Northern Ireland, destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood

Tories have wrecked Northern Ireland, destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said MPs from Northern Ireland needed to take their seats at Westminster to exert influence.
SDLP leader ‘not countenancing’ losing battle to represent Foyle

SDLP leader ‘not countenancing’ losing battle to represent Foyle

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Colum Eastwood will be challenged by Sinn Féin candidate Sandra Duffy for the seat on July 4th
Irish unity is best way of getting back into European Union – Eastwood

Irish unity is best way of getting back into European Union – Eastwood

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

The SDLP leader addressed a New Ireland Commission event in Belfast.
Ahern: United Ireland ‘most desirable outcome for people and communities’

Ahern: United Ireland ‘most desirable outcome for people and communities’

Tue, 07 May, 2024

The former taoiseach is set to take part in a conversation event with the New Ireland Commission on Tuesday.
SDLP confirms full Washington boycott for St Patrick’s week in Gaza protest

SDLP confirms full Washington boycott for St Patrick’s week in Gaza protest

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

The party had already announced it would be staying away from the White House but had originally still planned to send a delegation to the US capital.
SDLP leader Eastwood will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday walk

SDLP leader Eastwood will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday walk

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

The North's Public Prosecution Service said seven people who took part in the walk on August 25th will not be prosecuted
Funding for NI infrastructure should come from UK, not Dublin – Donaldson

Funding for NI infrastructure should come from UK, not Dublin – Donaldson

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

The Irish Government has announced €800 million for funding projects benefiting Northern Ireland.
SDLP to boycott White House St Patrick’s events in protest at US stance on Gaza

SDLP to boycott White House St Patrick’s events in protest at US stance on Gaza

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

The party said it will still send a delegation to Washington DC to press the case for a ceasefire.
Loyalist activist reports SDLP leader to parliamentary standards watchdog

Loyalist activist reports SDLP leader to parliamentary standards watchdog

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

The complaint has been raised by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson who accused Mr Eastwood of seeking to “place himself above the law”.
Donaldson accuses Government of double standards over legacy act

Donaldson accuses Government of double standards over legacy act

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Sinn Fein has welcomed the move by Dublin over the UK’s Legacy Act.
Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The Sinn Féin leader said the UK’s Legacy Act was a ‘flagrant breach of international human rights law’
Eastwood hopes for deal to resurrect Stormont before Christmas

Eastwood hopes for deal to resurrect Stormont before Christmas

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he believes a deal could be done by the end of next week.
Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Bloody Sunday, when 13 civil rights protesters were killed, took place in Derry in 1972.
Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK government policy over unity poll’

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK government policy over unity poll’

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Chris Heaton-Harris also stressed that there is currently no basis to suggest that a majority of people in the region wish to separate from the UK.

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