Sinn Féin Emerges As Largest Northern Irish Party In Westminster

Sinn Fein's members Michelle O'Neill, right, party leader Mary Lou McDonald, centre, and Conor Murphy speak to the media at parliament buildings, Stormont, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024. Sin

Sinn Féin has made history by becoming the largest Northern Irish party in the Westminster parliament following an impressive showing in the recent UK general election.

In Northern Ireland, politicians have the option to run for a seat in either the Westminster parliament or the devolved legislature known as the Northern Ireland Assembly, commonly referred to as Stormont.