SDLP says it will not attend US St Patrick's Day events The SDLP has ruled out attending any events for St Patrick's Day in Washington next month. Politics • 11 Feb
SDLP says it will not attend US St Patrick's Day events The SDLP has ruled out attending any events for St Patrick's Day in Washington next month. Politics • 11 Feb
Eastwood broke no rules naming Soldier F, Speaker says SDLP MP Colum Eastwood "broke no rules" by using parliamentary privilege to name a former British soldier accused of murdering two men during Bloody Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said. Ulster • 14 Jul 21
Eastwood broke no rules naming Soldier F, Speaker says SDLP MP Colum Eastwood "broke no rules" by using parliamentary privilege to name a former British soldier accused of murdering two men during Bloody Sunday, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said. Ulster • 14 Jul 21
A politician blessed with all the gifts John Hume was blessed with an extraordinary mix of talents. For huge periods of his eventful life, to the detriment of his own wellbeing, he pushed himself, exercising those special gifts. Politics • 03 Aug 20
A politician blessed with all the gifts John Hume was blessed with an extraordinary mix of talents. For huge periods of his eventful life, to the detriment of his own wellbeing, he pushed himself, exercising those special gifts. Politics • 03 Aug 20
Parties clash over Brexit and abstention ahead of vote Senior figures from Northern Ireland's political parties have clashed over Brexit and representation at Westminster just days before voters are due to go to the polls. UK Election 2019 • 10 Dec 19
Parties clash over Brexit and abstention ahead of vote Senior figures from Northern Ireland's political parties have clashed over Brexit and representation at Westminster just days before voters are due to go to the polls. UK Election 2019 • 10 Dec 19
Martin joins SDLP leader Eastwood on campaign trail Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has joined SDLP leader Colum Eastwood on the campaign trail in Derry. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
Martin joins SDLP leader Eastwood on campaign trail Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has joined SDLP leader Colum Eastwood on the campaign trail in Derry. UK Election 2019 • 05 Dec 19
UUP candidate vows to stand firm in South Belfast An Ulster Unionist politician standing in the marginal South Belfast constituency has vowed to face down calls for him to step aside. UK Election 2019 • 12 Nov 19
UUP candidate vows to stand firm in South Belfast An Ulster Unionist politician standing in the marginal South Belfast constituency has vowed to face down calls for him to step aside. UK Election 2019 • 12 Nov 19
Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays. Ulster • 26 Jun 19
Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays. Ulster • 26 Jun 19
Eastwood calls for Stormont talks after McKee murder Talks to restore Stormont powersharing should begin immediately following Lyra McKee's murder, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Ireland • 22 Apr 19
Eastwood calls for Stormont talks after McKee murder Talks to restore Stormont powersharing should begin immediately following Lyra McKee's murder, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Ireland • 22 Apr 19
Durkan to contest European Elections for Fine Gael Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan is to contest the European Elections in May as a Fine Gael candidate in the Dublin constituency. Politics • 04 Mar 19
Durkan to contest European Elections for Fine Gael Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan is to contest the European Elections in May as a Fine Gael candidate in the Dublin constituency. Politics • 04 Mar 19
Fianna Fáil and SDLP release joint statement on Brexit The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have issued a joint statement urging pro-remain parties across Ireland to form an alliance. Brexit • 21 Feb 19
Fianna Fáil and SDLP release joint statement on Brexit The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have issued a joint statement urging pro-remain parties across Ireland to form an alliance. Brexit • 21 Feb 19
Clare Hanna resigns from role over Fianna Fáil link The SDLP's Brexit spokesperson has resigned from her position and has also stood down as a member of the SDLP's Assembly group. Sdlp • 11 Feb 19
Clare Hanna resigns from role over Fianna Fáil link The SDLP's Brexit spokesperson has resigned from her position and has also stood down as a member of the SDLP's Assembly group. Sdlp • 11 Feb 19
Fianna Fáil, SDLP to explore political partnership Fianna Fáil and the SDLP have entered into an "unprecedented and historic" partnership aimed at restoring public faith in politics. Politics • 24 Jan 19
Fianna Fáil, SDLP to explore political partnership Fianna Fáil and the SDLP have entered into an "unprecedented and historic" partnership aimed at restoring public faith in politics. Politics • 24 Jan 19
Fianna Fáil and SDLP to announce partnership The leaders of Fianna Fáil and the SDLP will announce details on Thursday of a formal partnership agreed between the parties. Politics • 22 Jan 19
Fianna Fáil and SDLP to announce partnership The leaders of Fianna Fáil and the SDLP will announce details on Thursday of a formal partnership agreed between the parties. Politics • 22 Jan 19
SDLP accuses Trimble of Brexit scaremongering The leader of the SDLP has said that former UUP leader David Trimble should not be scaremongering about paramilitaries reappearing over the question of Brexit. Politics • 07 Apr 18
SDLP accuses Trimble of Brexit scaremongering The leader of the SDLP has said that former UUP leader David Trimble should not be scaremongering about paramilitaries reappearing over the question of Brexit. Politics • 07 Apr 18
SDLP could move aside to allow FF run NI candidates Former SDLP Director of Communications Ruairí O'Kane has outlined the possibility of the party withdrawing from politics in Northern Ireland to allow Fianna Fáil run possible election candidates there. Politics • 05 Apr 18
SDLP could move aside to allow FF run NI candidates Former SDLP Director of Communications Ruairí O'Kane has outlined the possibility of the party withdrawing from politics in Northern Ireland to allow Fianna Fáil run possible election candidates there. Politics • 05 Apr 18
Eastwood welcomes Varadkar power-sharing comments SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed confirmation from the Taoiseach this morning that the Irish and British Governments will make a fresh attempt early in the New Year to restore power-sharing at Stormont. Ulster • 15 Dec 17
Eastwood welcomes Varadkar power-sharing comments SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed confirmation from the Taoiseach this morning that the Irish and British Governments will make a fresh attempt early in the New Year to restore power-sharing at Stormont. Ulster • 15 Dec 17
Call for parties to outline progress on power-sharing The leader of the SDLP has called for Sinn Féin and the DUP to publish what progress has been made in power-sharing talks. Politics • 23 Oct 17
Call for parties to outline progress on power-sharing The leader of the SDLP has called for Sinn Féin and the DUP to publish what progress has been made in power-sharing talks. Politics • 23 Oct 17
PSNI probing vote theft claims in Foyle constituency Police have confirmed they are investigating allegations of vote theft in Foyle with Colum Eastwood's SDLP party set to raise concerns about a second constituency. UK Election 2017 • 13 Jun 17
PSNI probing vote theft claims in Foyle constituency Police have confirmed they are investigating allegations of vote theft in Foyle with Colum Eastwood's SDLP party set to raise concerns about a second constituency. UK Election 2017 • 13 Jun 17
SDLP and UUP wiped out; gains for DUP and Sinn Féin The loss of three SDLP seats, all of which were held by former party leaders, and most notably the loss of the former power base of John Hume in the Foyle constituency has brought the very existence of the party into question. UK Election 2017 • 09 Jun 17
SDLP and UUP wiped out; gains for DUP and Sinn Féin The loss of three SDLP seats, all of which were held by former party leaders, and most notably the loss of the former power base of John Hume in the Foyle constituency has brought the very existence of the party into question. UK Election 2017 • 09 Jun 17
SDLP's Eastwood calls for united Ireland referendum The two main nationalist parties in Northern Ireland are now publicly calling for the British government to organise a border poll on Irish unity. Brexit • 30 May 17
SDLP's Eastwood calls for united Ireland referendum The two main nationalist parties in Northern Ireland are now publicly calling for the British government to organise a border poll on Irish unity. Brexit • 30 May 17
Sinn Féin cut talks with Brokenshire over 'waffle' Sinn Féin abruptly ended a meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Stormont after a disagreement about the funding of inquests for those killed in controversial circumstances during The Troubles. Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17
Sinn Féin cut talks with Brokenshire over 'waffle' Sinn Féin abruptly ended a meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Stormont after a disagreement about the funding of inquests for those killed in controversial circumstances during The Troubles. Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17
NI election: When 30% is a good starting point All elections are about the numbers. Simple and straight-forward: votes; polls; turnout; quotas and seats. News • 23 Mar 17
NI election: When 30% is a good starting point All elections are about the numbers. Simple and straight-forward: votes; polls; turnout; quotas and seats. News • 23 Mar 17
Perpetual unionist majority demolished, says Adams Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said the "perpetual unionist majority" at Stormont has been "demolished" following the result of the Northern Ireland Assembly election. Assembly Election 2017 • 04 Mar 17
Perpetual unionist majority demolished, says Adams Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said the "perpetual unionist majority" at Stormont has been "demolished" following the result of the Northern Ireland Assembly election. Assembly Election 2017 • 04 Mar 17
Foster rules out NI Irish Language Act DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she would not be supporting the introduction of an Irish Language Act, as part of a series of measures to facilitate the restoration of power-sharing after the March Assembly elections. News • 06 Feb 17
Foster rules out NI Irish Language Act DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she would not be supporting the introduction of an Irish Language Act, as part of a series of measures to facilitate the restoration of power-sharing after the March Assembly elections. News • 06 Feb 17
SDLP ready to battle Sinn Féin, says Eastwood The new SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said the SDLP is prepared to battle Sinn Féin in his home town Derry in the May Assembly elections. News • 12 Mar 16
SDLP ready to battle Sinn Féin, says Eastwood The new SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said the SDLP is prepared to battle Sinn Féin in his home town Derry in the May Assembly elections. News • 12 Mar 16
