The Latest Breaking News from SDLP

Provide relief to households by cutting rates bills – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader said relief on rates had been brought in before and can be done again now.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Sinn Fein calls on DUP to renominate a first minister to release budget funds

Party leaders are due to meet virtually on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

SDLP says ex-leader 'does not represent' party after Colum Eastwood slams politicians who appear on Russian state media

Colum Eastwood criticised politicians who have appeared on Russia Today, claiming it amounted to support for Vladimir Putin's regime

Belfast Live · Feb 28, 2022

Givan may resign but protocol will remain and people will suffer, Beattie warns

SDLP meanwhile have described Paul Givan’s expected resignation as a ‘gross betrayal’ of the people.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Resignation of First Minister is ‘gross betrayal’ of the people, claims SDLP

Colum Eastwood has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson following the latest threat to devolved government in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

SDLP MLA Cara Hunter calls for St Brigid’s Day to be made a public holiday in Northern Ireland

"Naming a bank holiday after St Brigid, the female patron saint of Ireland, would send a powerful message."

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2022

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood condemns 'despicable' threat against Foyle MLA

Sinéad McLaughlin and her staff were forced to evacuate their office on Thursday afternoon after reports that a bomb was left at the premises.

Belfast Live · Jan 27, 2022

Stormont minister Nichola Mallon tests positive for Covid-19

The SDLP deputy leader said she is "not feeling too bad thanks to my vaccinations".

Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2022

Brendan Hughes: Old Stormont habits die hard in Covid announcements as parties look toward election

The SDLP minister expressed frustration at reading details of Covid plans in the media before she had received any Executive papers

Belfast Live · Jan 22, 2022

Belfast City Hall will not fly union flag for Prince Andrew birthday despite DUP vote

SDLP Councillor says to "honour Prince Andrew in the current climate would bring shame upon our council and our city"

Belfast Live · Jan 21, 2022