On Saturday Claire Hanna will officially become the next Leader of the SDLP. Claire’s politics is rooted in hope, ambition and bringing people together. This is an exciting time to get involved in our mission to build something new. We hope you’ll join us!

❤️ Let's build something new 🗣️ Join us: sdlp.ie/join_the_team 📸 Colin McGrath 🇺🇦 | @Lseenoi | Pete Byrne

We’re building something new in The SDLP . If you share our desire for a centre left, anti sectarian new Ireland, and new Northern Ireland, why not sign up and join us sdlp.ie/join_the_team

The continuing existence of paramilitaries is not compatible with the forward looking, shared society we’re determined to build. The Executive to change how they engage, starting by not meeting paramilitary representatives about anything other than when they’re going away forever

As part of our next Opposition Day at Stormont on Tuesday the SDLP will be holding a debate urging the Executive to tackle the scourge of paramilitaries in our communities. It's long past time these groups left the stage. Read more: irishnews.com/news/northern-…

Delighted to host SVP at a civic reception last night to thank them for the invaluable work they do across our district.

Online compulsory workshops for potential applicants will take place: 📅Thurs 24 Oct 3pm-4pm OR 📅Mon 28 Oct 5.30pm-6.30pm To register a place on either workshop please email [email protected] #ruralbusiness

Finishing up my second week as SDLP Leader, we’ve been working away on our problem solving capacity, and on speaking up for people in Stormont, Westminster and in local communities

Commuting across the island of Ireland is on the rise. The DBEC is home to premium co-working spaces for professionals commuting along the corridor. Enjoy top facilities and networking opportunities to grow your business. Find your next business home at dbec.info

🌹 The SDLP is proudly the most pro-European party in the North. 🇪🇺 We are determined to restore our place in the EU. 🤝 In the meantime, we want to maximise the Protocol's benefits, defend cross-border cooperation and strengthen our voice in Brussels. sdlp.ie/our_european_f…

🇪🇺 Positive and constructive discussions in Brussels today as we launch our policy paper, Our European Future. 🤝 As the most pro-European party in the North we want to strengthen our relationship with the EU. 👀 Read more here: sdlp.ie/our_european_f…

Great day of meetings in Brussels so far, launching Our European Future paper & working to maximise NI’s voice & opportunities. After our roundtable, met PES 🌹🇪🇺 MEP Group, Aodhan O’Riordan & Barry Andrews MEP , Ireland Perm Rep, the EU/UK Parliamentary partnership lead.

Awareness is key, action is crucial. The opposition today is raising this most important matter today, demanding action from our Executive.

Looking forward to the "Blue Monday at Killeavy Castle" with NewryMourneDown and Pete Byrne. On such a beautiful sunny morning in South Armagh. #BlueMonday #supportingcommunities

Where better to be on a Blue Monday, than at Killeavy Castle in the beautiful South Armagh 😊 NewryMourneDown Pete Byrne Killeavy Castle Estate

The latest comments from Donald Trump on Gaza were chilling. Ethnic cleansing cannot be his latest distorted real estate grift. The international community must respond and defend the Palestinian people. Claire Hanna

Mayor Brian McDonagh + Councillor Pete Byrne, Co-Chairs Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Political Advisory Group, highlighted progress made so far: ⚫️ "We're building the foundation for a new era of cross-border economic cooperation that will benefit businesses and communities across the entire region."

Cllr Pete Byrne, DBEC Political Advisory Group, + Richard Shakespeare Dublin City Council, highlight how, w/ continued political support + right investment, Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) is poised to be a leading economic zone in Europe + economic powerhouse that benefits all of Ireland. #DBECSummit2025

Great to be at Dublin Belfast Ecobomic Corridor conf at the ICC with Cllrs Brian McDonagh & Pete Byrne who are working to realise the economic potential of the corridor between Dublin and Belfast, with major infrastructure, regeneration & workforce projects. Positive Morning!

Excited by the level of collaboration demonstrated at our Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) summit today We’re building the foundations for a new era of cross-border economic cooperation that will benefit the entire region DBEC is testament to what can be achieved when we work together. #dbecsummit2025