Social Democratic & Labour Party 🕊️🌹 Progressive. Cross-community. Building a New Ireland 🤝 Be part of it ✊ 📍 Promoted by SDLP, 121 Ormeau Rd, BT7 1SHhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lqnce4hdwc2cToday we heard from families who tragically lost children as they were coming home from school. Their powerful testimonies and pain touched everyone in Stormont today. We're pleased that the Assembly has today backed a proposal to change the law to improve children's safety when travelling home.02 Jun 2025 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnce4hdwc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lqn66o76pk2mOur motion to improve school bus safety has passed thanks to the courage of those who shared their stories. This was about making sure no family has to endure what they’ve been through. Grateful to the campaigners, medical professionals and parents who helped make this happen.02 Jun 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqn66o76pk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lqkwbd42ic2b📢 Northern Ireland faces a choice. 🌹 An inward-looking, reactionary British state, or a new Ireland willing to reach out across the world. 🌱 What would you choose?01 Jun 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqkwbd42ic2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lqew3htvo227Moyola councillor Denise Johnson will be the next Vice Chairperson of Mid Ulster District Council. Cllr Johnston is a politics teacher and well-known victims campaigner, has championed local causes from Lough Neagh to school safety and will take up the role on 2 June.30 May 2025 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqew3htvo227https://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lqafzmj3mc2pAs genocide continues in Gaza, the SDLP is calling on the UK to recognise Palestine, like Ireland, Norway, Spain and others already have. It’s not a radical step. It’s a moral one.28 May 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqafzmj3mc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lq5z3p4qws2rPeaceful protest is not a crime. And silence on Gaza is not an option. Today in the Assembly, SDLP Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social called out the arrest of peaceful protesters in Belfast, while the world watches the horror unfolding in Gaza.27 May 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5z3p4qws2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lprlgeftis27🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We met with Scott and Alexa from The Rainbow Project to discuss a range of issues affecting LGBTQIA+ people including the recent Supreme Court ruling, the poor provision of trans healthcare and the impact these issues are having on trans people in Northern Ireland.22 May 2025 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprlgeftis27https://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpmjbzeg5c2aThe 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.20 May 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmjbzeg5c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpjv2upyes2mThis budget represents yet more drift, inaction and distraction from the Finance Minister and the Executive. Today we published our own plans for better public finances, representing real ambition for how we raise and spend money in this place.19 May 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjv2upyes2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpjondejjs2iWest Belfast councillor Paul Doherty will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast. Cllr Doherty is a well-known anti-poverty campaigner and founder of the charity Foodstock, and will take up the role on June 2nd.19 May 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjondejjs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpesjxfdns2l🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 On IDAHOBIT we were proud to march for trans rights in Belfast.17 May 2025 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpesjxfdns2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpedwmeq7c2b🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. When discrimination and hate against LGBTQIA+ people, particularly trans people, is on the rise here and globally it is crucial to stand against all forms of anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination.17 May 2025 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpedwmeq7c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lpccujxgyc2qStudents deserve affordable and accessible education. Sinn Féin promised young people they would not see fees rise, to go back on that commitment would be incredibly damaging.16 May 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpccujxgyc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lp7ybqldgs2nThe Balmoral Show represents the very best of Northern Ireland's vibrant agriculture producers and showcases the huge range of small food and drink businesses now thriving here. We must do more to support our farmers and small businesses in this turbulent time for global trade.15 May 2025 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7ybqldgs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lp2sv7my4c25The harm caused by excessive smartphone usage in our young people has become clear, providing a source of constant stress and anxiety. They deserve a break and limiting smartphone usage in schools is a strong first step to take.13 May 2025 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2sv7my4c25https://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lp2mspixa22iParents and campaigners have been vocal about the impact of increasing childcare costs. Last year we proposed Our Childcare Guarantee proposing to half childcare costs by 2030. The Minister must take seriously proposals aiming to fix this crisis, given this was supposed to be a day one priority.13 May 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2mspixa22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lp2iqegcqs2yIt's clear global politics is at a significant turning point. We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded. We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe. @clairehanna.bsky.social13 May 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2iqegcqs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3loawdx5sy22sBritish politics is moving in a dark direction. The SDLP believes in a different path. A diverse, just and confident New Ireland that everyone can call home.03 May 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3loawdx5sy22shttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lo3qecctl22gWishing all workers, everywhere, a very happy May Day. 🌹01 May 2025 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3qecctl22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lnzeyp42bs23Do you feel like your area doesn't get it's fair share of jobs and investment? Sinéad McLaughlin is bringing a bill which seeks to redress the balance caused by decades of underinvestment in areas around the North. Read more here: sdlp.ie/balancing_act30 Apr 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzeyp42bs23https://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lnxqq57chc2lThe DUP and others say that we can't be trusted with more fiscal power, while simultaneously lamenting financial decisions taken in Westminster. They, and the Executive, continually seek and achieve power, yet refuse to take responsibility when it comes to financial decisions.29 Apr 2025 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxqq57chc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lnviqkz4hs2eWhen 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.28 Apr 2025 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnviqkz4hs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3lmadjxbsjs25Our health service is at a crisis point, and the Executive is gaslighting us about how much new money is being invested. Those with power must be honest with the public on what is being funded and where the money is coming from. @colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social07 Apr 2025 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmadjxbsjs25https://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3llqldiegzs2m“Is your vision for this place limited to one part of the community?” @sineadforfoyle21.bsky.social challenged the deputy First Minister over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station. It’s in no one’s interest to create another ‘crocodile moment’. Time to focus on inclusion not distraction.01 Apr 2025 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqldiegzs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sdlp.bsky.social/post/3ll5iwnnras24🚑 Ambulance delays outside hospitals are risking lives. Our Opposition Day motion calls for urgent action to fix the system and deliver faster, safer care. 📄 Read more in our Help Can’t Wait plan: sdlp.ie/help_cant_wait24 Mar 2025 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:xye62tvswtdr4lfbpyk4ly57/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5iwnnras24