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SDLP Condemns Rising Costs Of Temporary Housing
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has condemned the rising cost of temporary housing placements, such as hotels and B&Bs, for people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Figures obtained by Mr. Durkan ...
Derry Journal Newspapers15d
'I made a huge mistake': Brian Tierney apologises at Derry & Strabane Council meeting
At this month’s Full Council Meeting, Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Mayor, SDLP councillor Lilian ... who withdrew the reference upon learning the nature of the charges against ...
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SDLP Welcomes Commitment To 'Reset Relations' With EU
The SDLP has welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves commitment to "reset relations with the EU". Party leader and South Belfast and Mid Down MP, Clare Hanna, said that her party has been clear that the ...
The News Letter15d
Former SDLP mayor Brian Tierney was ‘misled’ over reference for soldier convicted of rape
Mr Tierney, a former mayor of Derry City and Strabane, had his membership of the SDLP suspended this week and resigned the party whip. The Mooney family released a statement through the law firm ...
Belfast Live15d
The 2,500 extra pre-school places in Northern Ireland this year by constituency
The extra 2,500 extra full-time pre-school places in Northern Ireland this year have been revealed by constituency. The ...
‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Apologetic former SDLP councillor ‘misled’ into character reference for rapist speaks of regret
Former Derry and Strabane mayor Brian Tierney speaks after receiving apology from family of soldier convicted of rape ...
Leinster Express16d
Former mayor ‘misled’ over reference for soldier convicted of rape
Mr Tierney, a former mayor of Derry City and Strabane, had his membership of the SDLP suspended this week and resigned the party whip. The Mooney family released a statement through the law firm ...
Belfast Live16d
Family of soldier jailed for rape apologises to former Mayor over character reference
He was jailed for eight and a half years on January 20. Councillor Brian Tierney announced he was stepping back from his role as an SDLP councillor earlier this week after it emerged he had ...
The News Letter17d
Battle for Belfast Council to undo Armed Forces Covenant block after Sinn Fein and SDLP push through 'minor impact' equality test refusal
The committee voted entirely on party lines; Sinn Fein and the SDLP backed the block, while the DUP and Alliance were opposed and the Greens abstained.
BBC17d
Hanna defends SDLP handling of councillor over court reference
The leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has defended their handling of a councillor who gave a court reference for a man jailed for rape. Claire Hanna said the SDLP ...
The Irish News17d
Belfast Giants in pole position as they move seven points clear at top of the league
Getting to the top of the league was only half the battle for the Belfast Giants. Having now entered the business end of the season, the battle isn’t over for Adam Keefe’s men who will be ...
Derry Journal Newspapers24d
‘The SDLP, Politics and Peace’ sheds fresh light on thinking of key architect of Good Friday Agreement Mark Durkan
A compelling selection of interviews with former SDLP leader Mark Durkan will be launched in Derry next week shedding fresh insight into the former politician’s thinking. Did you know with an ad ...