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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls out the UK Government’s double standards on terror. Palestine Action and Kneecap are branded as terrorists, while the UK government turns a blind eye to the real terror, the genocide in Gaza.

Targeted, racist and deliberate. What happened in Ballymena wasn’t a riot, it was a pogrom. People went door to door looking for minorities as women and children were attacked in their homes. Many who are loud today stay silent the rest of the year when women face violence.

‘You can’t eat a flag.’ - John Hume.

For the first time, Irish was spoken during Prime Minister’s Questions as SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP marked Lá Fhéile Pádraig agus Seachtain na Gaeilge in the Commons. A small but symbolic moment for the Irish language and our shared future. 💬☘️🤝

Difference is an accident of birth. Difference is of the essence of humanity. Respect for difference is the first and deepest principle of real peace. Today, on John Hume’s 4th anniversary, his core belief is more important than ever.

Whether it’s propaganda trips to Israel, voting to leave human rights frameworks or months of stoking racial tension, political Unionism’s only strategy seems to be division. People aren’t buying it anymore. They want decency, hope and leadership that delivers.

Opposing genocide should never be an "orange vs green" issue. Our Education Minister has a moral duty to stand with children, not with those bombing their schools. Cara Hunter MLA 🕊

As an Irish political party we can’t in good conscience go to Washington for St Patrick’s Day this year. Ireland has a proud history of solidarity with Palestine. The values of the SDLP are simply not compatible with what we’re seeing and hearing from Donald Trump on Gaza.

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!

It is crazy that a bonfire is set to go ahead later this week on a site containing asbestos. People have a right to cultural expression, but protecting the safety of children is paramount. Environment Minister Andrew Muir must urgently intervene for the sake of people's health.

More and more people across this island are engaging in serious, hopeful conversations about a New Ireland. Today in Westminster, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP challenged the Prime Minister to recognise that momentum and to start preparing responsibly for constitutional change.

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna went out on Lough Neagh at the weekend and what she saw was horrifying. This is a crisis we cannot ignore. Lough Neagh must be saved.

Paul Givan should resign. No Education Minister should visit a school in illegally occupied East Jerusalem. People are rightly appalled. This is a question of ethics and accountability. Matthew O'Toole

Together, we can build a new politics. We can build a new society. We can build the movement for a New Ireland. An Ghluaiseacht d'Éire úr. Join us and let's do it. @ColumEastwood | #SDLP23

Since 2020, 27 women have been murdered in Northern Ireland. We need a joined-up approach across society, from every community to every political voice. Because if we only speak up when it suits a particular narrative, more lives will be lost.

The SDLP wants to build an Ireland that is welcoming to all who choose to call this place home. The DUP, however, is plumbing new depths by pushing divisive politics reminiscent of Enoch Powell. We were proud to stand today against the DUP's right-wing, populist nonsense.

People are disconnected from Stormont. The culture war rows are hiding the fact there is no delivery and no vision from this Executive.

The DUP complain about the UK and the EU yet offer no future for Northern Ireland. Today the Assembly backed an SDLP amendment supporting the creation of an EU office in Belfast, a sign that many here want better representation and stronger links with Europe.

When her Executive colleagues have been spending over £220,000 on travel, it's bizarre that the First Minister can't say if she stayed in a 5 star hotel. Our public services are in ruin and it's absurd for ministers to spend public money in this way.

No child should be going to school hungry. Cara Hunter spoke from the heart during our Opposition Day motion, using her platform to stand up for families under pressure.