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The SDLP

1 year

We are on the cusp of a new revolution in Irish politics where we can bring about a New Ireland, one that everyone can be involved in. That's the new mission of the SDLP and we want everybody to take part. #SDLP23

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

‘I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people’. Nobel Laureate and former SDLP Leader John Hume passed away last night. We all live in the Ireland he imagined - at peace and free to decide our own destiny. Thank you, John.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Real politics shouldn't be about waving flags, it should be about developing the standard of living of all sections of your people. 23 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, we all need to spill our sweat to change our society for the better.

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@SDLPlive

4 years

Difference is of the essence of humanity. #BlackLivesMatter

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

Happy 82nd Birthday to this man, our man and Ireland's greatest man. We are forever grateful for everything you have done for us. Whilst you might not remember what you achieved, we will always remember for you. Thank you John.

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@SDLPlive

4 years

Difference is the essence of humanity. #ThankYouJohn

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1 year

‘You can’t eat a flag.’ - John Hume.

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4 years

"We come from the tradition of Parnell and Hume. Our vision is big and it is broad. Our mission is to unite all of our people, not divide them any further." @ColumEastwood is the first new MP to deliver his maiden speech in the House of Commons.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

You can’t eat a flag. Some advice from a real peacemaker for those who need it.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

We had a blunt meeting with the new British Prime Minister this morning. We went in concerned that he would have a limited understanding of the complexities and fragilities of this place. Those concerns were confirmed. @NicholaMallon

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

Thanks to everyone who has lit a candle for peace this evening in memory of John. #JohnsLight

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@SDLPlive

1 year

Thank you, John. Thank you, Pat. Blessed are our peacemakers🕊️ #GFA25 | @humefoundation

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

Jeffrey Donaldson needs to wise up. Does he want to talk about paramilitaries? Mark Officer, DUP canvasser, is a convicted drug dealer. John Smyth, DUP councillor, is a convicted UVF bomber. John Aughey, dragged a girl under his car on 12th July, signs DUP nomination papers.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

Happy birthday to our greatest peacemaker, John Hume. Relentless in his belief that we could treat each other better and respect should be the cornerstone of our politics. He changed Ireland forever. We all have a debt of gratitude to him. Ireland’s greatest.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

The Northern Ireland Assembly just passed an SDLP motion rejecting the Internal Market Bill. The British Government wanted our consent written into the Withdrawal Agreement. They should finally listen to what we are saying. More 👉

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

People across the island of Ireland, whether unionist or nationalist or neither, have looked on in horror at the degradation of the rule of law and deterioration of Anglo-Irish relationships at the hands of this government. @ClaireHanna challenges @BorisJohnson at his final PMQs

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Good Friday, 1998. 23 years on, it remains our roadmap to a safe, shared and prosperous Ireland.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

"The GFA was overwhelmingly endorsed by the people of Ireland. It marked an end to decades of violence & paved a way for peace. It is not a bargaining chip to be used by a chaotic British Government as a way to dig themselves out of a mess of their own creation."- @columeastwood

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@SDLPlive

4 years

A statement on behalf of the Hume family. Please join us tomorrow by lighting a candle for peace at 9pm.

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@SDLPlive

4 years

Name a more iconic duo! We’ll wait.....😆

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@SDLPlive

4 years

'One of the biggest drivers of people leaving Northern Ireland is rancid sectarianism.' @MatthewOToole2

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

Today Pat Hume will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Irish Red Cross in recognition of her decades of public service. We are deeply grateful to Pat for all that she has selflessly given to our party and the peace process through good times and bad.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 months

SDLP MLA @MatthewOToole2 has been nominated as Leader of the Opposition at Stormont.

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@SDLPlive

4 years

Our hero. Thank you, John. #JohnsLight

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

1 year

The SDLP has always stood by the principle of maximum inclusion in talks. We will not take part in a process today that excludes the Leader of Sinn Féin. We have proposals to get the Assembly back that we want to put to other parties in inclusive talks. That needs to happen.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

The world knows what the Parachute Regiment did on the streets of Derry in 1972. SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood raised the murder of 14 civil rights marchers on Bloody Sunday in the House of Commons and called for a full apology from the regiment responsible

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

26,881. Our Party Leader @columeastwood is the new MP for Foyle.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Thank you for everything, Pat.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

This is about the DUP’s failure to be even a tiny bit honest with the electorate after five years of nonsense. All they can do is keep digging and they’re dragging everyone else into the hole with them. @ClaireHanna | @bbctheview

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

The SDLP has selected @Lseenoi as a Councillor for the Foyleside area of Derry and Strabane Council. Lilian has dedicated her life to helping people. She’ll be a leader for Derry and an important member of our team.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

'Brexit has sharpened all of the lines that the Good Friday Agreement was designed to soften - around identity, around borders, around sovereignty' South Belfast MP @ClaireHanna delivered her maiden speech on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill that we will be opposing today.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

Jeffrey Donaldson doesn’t understand how angry people are. He’s busy marching around with Jamie Bryson and Jim Allister while people are sitting cold and hungry in their own homes. @ColumEastwood | #UTVDebate

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

We are delighted to appoint @NicholaMallon as Minister for Infrastructure. After three years, it's time to get back to work. Our priority will be balanced regional investment that gives all communities the chance to grow, attract new jobs & offer opportunity to our young people.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

Boris Johnson is a con man. While people were dying alone, he was at a boozy party in the Downing Street garden. By continuing to hold office, he is damaging the public health message. He must resign now.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

A statement from John and Pat Hume on the death of their dear friend, Seamus Mallon.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

The Hume family have asked people to stay safe this evening and light a candle for peace in John’s memory at 9pm. #JohnsLight

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

We are not going to be dragged down into the gutter by those responsible for Lyra's murder. We are going to rise up and walk together again - @columeastwood

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

27, 079. A powerful cross community mandate for South Belfast’s new MP @ClaireHanna #GE19

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

SDLP Brexit Spokesperson @MatthewOToole2 sums up the UK Government approach to the transition period: "It's a bit like driving 30 miles to test your eyesight. It's mad and it's dangerous." #ExtendTheTransition

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

The Tories and the DUP are ramming the Protocol Bill through without the consent of our Assembly, our communities or our people.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

As we work together, we will break down the distrust of the past. There will be no victory for either side, our future will be based on agreement and respect for difference. Thank you, John.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Today is the first anniversary of the passing of our former Leader, Nobel Laureate John Hume. We all live in the Ireland that he imagined - at peace and free to determine our own destiny. Thank you, John.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

22 years ago, people across Ireland overwhelmingly endorsed the Good Friday Agreement and opened a new future for all of us. The Agreement brought hope to so many. There is still work to do to fulfil the promise of 1998. Grateful to many, but nobody more so than John Hume.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

7 years

We've joined forces with @theSNP to amend the British Government's Hard-Brexit Bill #MakeChangeHappen

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Partition was a tragedy that we are working every day to end. But how can we ever achieve that if we don’t talk to the people we need to convince? We need to reach out beyond our own tradition & show people that we are serious about building a shared home together @ColumEastwood

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

'The truth is that no one can believe a word that comes out of their mouths'. SDLP Leader @columeastwood slams the British Government's attempts to renege on the Ireland protocol.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

1 year

Congratulations Cllr Lilian Barr @Lseenoi . SDLP Cllr for Foyleside.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

‘The Brexiteers don’t care about people here and we have a Prime Minister who doesn’t understand the issues’. SDLP Leader @columeastwood speaking to @krishgm on @Channel4News yesterday about the impact of Brexit. @peoplesvote_uk @OFOCNI @OFOCBrexit

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Why are we in this situation? Because Jeffrey Donaldson and his mastermind friends in the DUP rejected every attempt to get us out of it. @ClaireHanna on @bbctheview this evening.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

The message from the Secretary of State is clear - if you want the truth about what happened to your loved ones, don’t come looking for it here. @ColumEastwood responds to the British Government’s decision to refuse a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

7 months

The British Government can't move the goalposts on our future now.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

John Hume’s family have announced that they will gift his Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Peace Award and Mahatma Ghandi Peace Prize to the people of Derry. John loved the people of Derry & they loved him. They’ll be proud custodians of his legacy.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Today is Seamus Mallon's first anniversary. We could hardly have imagined the year that would follow his death in January. But his faith in the people of Ireland and his message of reconciliation is more important than ever.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

This is a moment to resist the politics of fear and division. Choose change and build a new future together. To help, we’ve reduced our new membership fee to £1 for the rest of the weekend. Join us today!

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

NEW: Majority of MLAs sign a joint letter to Boris Johnson opposing the government’s protocol legislation. It is a clear breach of international law that does not command the support of people, businesses or political leaders here.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Today is #MLKDay and the birthday of Nobel Laureate John Hume. We’re reminded today, and every day, that difference is an accident of birth. It should never be used as a source of division.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

The comments made by Martina Anderson are unacceptable, disgusting & grossly insulting to victims who sustained life changing physical and psychological injuries related to troubles incidents Sinn Féin leadership must address Anderson’s victims comments

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

Seamus Mallon was a force of nature. On his second anniversary, we remember a man who dedicated his life to peace and his vision for the people of this island to work together in generosity and compassion.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

When people are divided, the only solution is agreement. Rather than issuing threats, political leaders need to work together to meet the needs of the people we represent. More from @ColumEastwood

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

Entirely Innocent. SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood reads the names of the victims of the Ballymurphy massacre into the record at Westminster. They were innocent and now the whole world knows it.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

SDLP Leader @columeastwood reacts to news that Boris Johnson is prepared to renege on the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement on @BBCRadio4 . 'If they do this, their international credibility would be shot to pieces'. @BBCPolitics

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

1 year

🇪🇺 We're talking about rejoining the European Union. 🏥 What an all Ireland health service would look like. 👷 What a new economy looks like. The SDLP is focussed on the future, we're building a movement for a New Ireland and we want you to be a part of it. @ColumEastwood

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

We have taken a unilateral decision not to stand candidates in North Down, North Belfast and East Belfast. Our first priority is to elect pro-Remain MPs to vote against Brexit & Boris Johnson but removing pro-Brexit MPs in Belfast is also critical.

SDLP will not contest general election in three seats

It will not contest North Belfast, East Belfast or North Down to "maximise the pro-remain vote".

www.bbc.co.uk

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

The DUP cannot make an argument for consensus while completely discounting every single representative of a nationalist or an other identity. @ClaireHanna pointed out the duplicity of the DUP's position at Westminster.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

6 years

Happy 81st Birthday to #IrelandsGreatest John Hume. A giant of the civil rights movement, a champion of human rights and the architect of the peace process. #ThankYouJohn

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

7 years

A statement on behalf of Pat and John Hume.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

1 year

When people are divided, the only solution is agreement. 25 years ago we all made the decision to embrace a new future together. We have the power to change this place. We did it together 25 years ago and we can do it again. #GFA25

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

Our vision for a new and agreed Ireland⬇️ "The purpose of a new Ireland cannot be guided by a blind obsession with historic wrongs. It must be about creating opportunities for emerging generations, and creating prosperity and opportunity for all." -SDLP Leader @columeastwood 🎞️

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

9 months

The DUP can't be allowed to call the shots anymore. They need to understand that power sharing between the great traditions that share our island will continue, whether they like it or not. The Irish Government should be given a role in the budget process

SDLP calls for Irish Government to have consultative role in Northern Ireland budget

Party’s two MPs have tabled an amendment to the Budget Bill which would mandate UK and Irish governments to engage

www.irishtimes.com

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

We have now secured the necessary support to recall the Assembly next Tuesday. This is a test of Jeffrey Donaldson’s integrity and the DUP’s commitment to restoring our democratic institutions. People are struggling - politicians need to get back to work.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

10 months

👀 Watch - Tory Minister admits under questioning from @ClaireHanna that their plan to enforce travel authorisations will hurt the local economy but they’re going to do it anyway 🤯

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

This government knows nothing about the Good Friday Agreement. They haven’t had to live with the violence. The intimidation. The division. It’s not just about trade. It’s much more fundamental than that. @columeastwood

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

South Belfast’s new MLA has officially signed in to the Assembly. Congratulations @MatthewOToole2 !

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

'For 50 years he has been granted anonymity and now the government want to grant an amnesty.' SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood names Soldier F in Parliament and opposes an amnesty for anyone involved in violence.

Bloody Sunday: Colum Eastwood names Soldier F in parliament

The identity of a former paratrooper, accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday, had been kept anonymous.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

Remembering our party's founder and leader John Hume on the second anniversary of his passing. Thanks to John's efforts we live in an Ireland free from the threat of violence and bloodshed. He gave us the tools to build a better future and it's time we realised his vision.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

9 months

The names of those who were killed, their loved ones, friends and family should ring in the ears of MPs who supported the British Government's legacy bill. The Irish Government now has a duty to step up, step in and take an inter-state action to defend the rights of victims.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

6 years

SDLP Cllr Máiría Cahill has taken up an invitation from the Royal Black Institution to attend their 'last saturday demonstration' in the spirit of reconciliation and says it is an opportunity to embrace different cultural traditions. Read more:

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

22 years ago today. John Hume and David Trimble raised their hands together and we raised our voices for peace. Our story isn’t about division, it’s about hope. And we could all use a bit more of that right now.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

The entire SDLP family is deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our founding members Austin Currie this evening. Our thoughts are with Austin's family and friends at this difficult time. His contribution will not be forgotten.

Eastwood pays tribute to Austin Currie

www.sdlp.ie

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

1 year

As we work together, we will break down the distrust of our past and our new society will evolve, with victory for neither side. The great traditions that share this island must work together in our common interests. We need to get back to that #GFA25

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

We are delighted to announce that Cara Hunter @Hunter_SDLP will be the next SDLP MLA for East Derry. Cara is part of a new generation of SDLP activists stepping up to transform our society #Chance4Change

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

4 years

SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood spoke to the BBC earlier about changing political representation at Westminster and warning against Boris Johnson's proposals for an amnesty for soldiers. Watch 👇

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

3 years

The SDLP buried two of our own last year, John Hume and John Dallat. We followed the restrictions, we weren’t confused. Two men who gave their lives to public service buried without the trappings of political elitism. @doloreskelly today 👇🏼

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

5 years

Tonight's vote signals a blatant disregard for the will of the people of Northern Ireland. Brussels has been clear, the Backstop is not to be used as a bargaining chip. #Brexit

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@SDLPlive

1 year

Congratulations Cllr Doire Finn @FinnDoire . SDLP Cllr for Newry.

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@SDLPlive

4 months

We’re going to be a positive, constructive and serious opposition to the politics of division and deadlock. Let’s get to work.

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@SDLPlive

4 years

No matter what happens in this talks process, take the nurses and healthcare workers out of the process. Provide them with the pay and the staff that they deserve. @ColumEastwood raised pay parity for our nurses in the House of Commons last night.

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The SDLP

@SDLPlive

2 years

"Jeffrey Donaldson's paper thin excuses for collapsing the Assembly have evaporated. He cannot continue to hold our people to ransom while he plays power games in London." @columeastwood

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@SDLPlive

4 years

The biggest lie of them all is that this latest move is about protecting the Good Friday Agreement. @ClaireHanna

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5 years

The idea that the DUP is trying to connect the SDLP to the atrocity of the Shankill bomb and those responsible is appalling. It is a new low for Jeffrey Donaldson.

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@SDLPlive

3 years

BREAKING: The Department for the Economy has adopted the SDLP proposal for a £500 direct support payment to every student. Students who shared their experience with us and signed the petition have helped to deliver a £22m scheme. @SMcLaughlinmla @CaraHunterMLA @McCrossanMLA

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3 years

We are in this deplorable situation because the Education Minister has refused to act for months. @McCrossanMLA holds Peter Weir to account for his incredible failure to plan for school openings with Covid cases rising.

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3 years

The DUP spent years saying no to every reasonable attempt to soften Brexit - no one believes their blame game now. We need to work with businesses, and with the EU, to mitigate the impact of the Brexit that others have delivered. @ClaireHanna pressed Michael Gove on this today.

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4 years

SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood has raised the murder of Paul Quinn in the House of Commons calling for the lies about Paul to be retracted, for a public apology and for Conor Murphy to bring the information he has to the PSNI.

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3 years

At Westminster today, SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood has raised significant concerns about the British Government's pattern of unilateral withdrawals from agreements they negotiated and signed. First legacy, now moves on trade. Read our statement

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2 years

The Millionaire’s budget announced by the Tories will see someone earning £1million a year receive a £55,000 tax cut By comparison, they’re offering struggling families on home heating oil in Northern Ireland £100 in targeted support to get through the winter. Enough is enough.

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@SDLPlive

7 years

Breaking: Eastwood Delivers on Deadline Day. Congratulations to our Party Leader & his wife Rachel on their beautiful arrival Maya Olive 👶 👏

Colum Eastwood

@columeastwood

7 years

Delighted to announce the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Maya Olive Eastwood. Mum and baby doing great. Did I miss anything today?

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2 years

If you’re sick of the DUP threatening the government, why not join us and campaign against it. Every time Jeffrey Donaldson threatens to bring down Stormont, we’re going to bring down our new member fee to £1 for 24 hours. People first, not politics.

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2 years

The SDLP is proposing 1000 litres of home heating oil for every household that needs it in Northern Ireland. Almost 70% of homes here rely on oil central heating and most haven't received a single penny of support. @MatthewOToole2 | Leader of the Opposition

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4 years

People living on this island, whether you’re British or Irish or unionist or nationalist – have to be involved in building and co-designing change. SDLP Leader @ColumEastwood on plans for our New Ireland Commission. Read more 👇

SDLP forum on united Ireland will seek unionist input

Sinn Féin cannot lead conversation as party is ‘toxic to unionists’, says Colum Eastwood

www.irishtimes.com

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1 year

The United States has an important stake in our peace and a committed interest in our shared prosperity. No one demonstrates that more than @JoeBiden . Welcome @POTUS #GFA25

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