Claire Hanna

From Ulster Unionist councillor to backing a New Ireland. Former Ulster Unionist councillor Linzi McLaren explains why she no longer believes the Union offers the best future and why she thinks mo...

This demeans this place.

The PSNI now have the power to remove paramilitary flags. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP challenged the Government today over paramilitary flags flying openly on our streets. Responding in the House...

Another week. Another Westminster drama. This time it’s Nigel Farage. Next week it will be someone else. The names change but the dysfunction doesn’t. Every new episode of Westminster politics l...

📣 We’re hiring a Communications Manager! We’re looking for a Communications Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering the SDLP’s message across media. Full details and how to app...

It won’t always be like this, it’s going to get better. Solidarity to Lyra McKee’s loved ones.

Before it’s too late, we need to take our food system seriously. The SDLP’s new Seeds for Success policy paper sets out practical steps to strengthen food security, grow more food locally and ensu...

Too often, people assume the conversation about a new Ireland is only happening within one community. That simply isn’t what we’re seeing. Speaking at the SDLP’s sold-out Preparing for Change even...

A brief summary of what June as your MP has looked like! It’s been a busy one - from aiding on the ground response efforts, to bringing in Ministers across devolved and neighbouring regions to di...

🌹 The SDLP is working to build a better future for everyone. Together, we can create a New Ireland while delivering a better Northern Ireland along the way. If you share our vision of a fairer, mo...

Dungiven 🙌 Always a pleasure to be out on the doors with SDLP Leader Claire Hanna and the brilliant East Derry team! Lots of really positive conversations and plenty of ideas shared! Thanks to ever...

There are few people on planet earth I admire more than @ciaramageeanrun - her wisdom, honesty and determination. I am so happy I got to hear her speak this evening, in conversation with the Hume f...

🚨Sold out! The SDLP’s The Future of These Islands: Preparing for Change conference is now officially sold out. A huge thank you to everyone who has secured a ticket. We can’t wait to see so many p...

No child should be left without the knowledge or words to ask for help. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says one of the lessons from the Donaldson case is that children must be given the language and ...

📣🚨 The countdown is on. Final tickets remaining. This Thursday, political leaders, ministers, academics, campaigners and more will come together for The Future of These Islands: Preparing for Chan...

We were delighted to call by to check out the great range of food and drink on offer at @the_commons_ballynafeigh, get some groceries at the Wee Shop, and see the tuktuk and foodcarts getting ready...

Reacting to the Donaldson verdict, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said today should not be about politics but about the jaw-dropping courage of the women who came forward. Claire said nobody is off l...

If the Executive does not agree a Budget they will be voluntarily imposing a £1 billion cut on public services. That could mean hundreds fewer nurses, teachers and police officers. We support any...

📣 Our final speakers for The Future of These Islands: Preparing for Change have been announced. We’re delighted to welcome: • Ian Marshall, former Senator • Mark Devenport, event host • Baroness ...

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said last week’s racist riots exposed the continuing grip of paramilitaries. Paying tribute to Jo Cox on the tenth anniversary of her murder, Claire warned that extremi...