The Latest Breaking News from SDLP

Shadow minister’s border poll remarks alarm Northern Ireland’s unionists

Labour’s Peter Kyle says he would be prepared to call referendum on Irish unity if certain conditions were met

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022

Stormont Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said his party's ministers will be writing to Mr Swann to oppose the planned extension

Belfast Live · Sep 23, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis: SDLP seek recall of Assembly to address growing energy costs

The move also follows UK government plans to help with spiralling energy costs for homes and businesses

Belfast Live · Sep 21, 2022

Snap Stormont election in December would be 'diabolical', UUP leader Doug Beattie says

Doug Beattie said it would be "disgraceful" to spend millions on another poll "while our people are going cold and hungry"

Belfast Live · Sep 15, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss determined to restore 'balance' between Northern Ireland communities

She was responding to SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, who demanded she make clear whether she was "on the side of the DUP" or "struggling people in Northern Ireland"

Belfast Live · Sep 8, 2022

Backlash as arch-Brexiteer appointed to Northern Ireland Office

Decision branded ‘obnoxious’ and a ‘red flag’ by SDLP MP Claire Hanna.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

SDLP to hold special meeting to discuss internal review of Stormont election performance

SDLP MP Claire Hanna has been overseeing the internal review of May's election in which the party suffered significant losses

Belfast Live · Aug 29, 2022

Newry SDLP veteran graduates from university almost 70 years after getting degree

Former teacher dons mortarboard along side granddaughter

Belfast Live · Aug 29, 2022

Sinn Fein's wage bill in Northern Ireland 'averages at more than £53,000 per full-time role'

The equivalent of 15 full-time staff were on the payroll including their seven MPs, according to the party's accounts

Belfast Live · Aug 26, 2022