Catherine Matthews

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

As politics across these islands continues to change, the question is no longer whether change is coming, but what kind of change we want to build.

In today's Irish Times, @MatthewOToole2 explores what a radical alternative for this island might look like
https://t.co/JyzDmCNjA8

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

Building a new Ireland doesn't have to be about flags or emblems or the past.

It can be the radical and inspiring project we needed to counter disillusionment and extremism.

My piece for today's @IrishTimes

https://t.co/nxUwE1Epgd

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

The SDLP Opposition has been opposed to Givan's unacceptable proposals from the beginning but the legislation is being debated tomorrow in Executive time, meaning SF ministers either agreed it or did not dissent.

This double talk is why people have such contempt for our poittics

[Déirdre Vaughan🌹 @deirdre_vaughan]

Standing room only tonight in Holywood!
Thanks to @ClaireHanna for spending the evening with us talking all things - from planning, stray cats, to a New Ireland 😅 There is a better way! @SDLPlive

[Belfast Live @BelfastLive]

A local councillor in West Belfast is calling on the Justice Minister to act on the growing misuse of scramblers and e-scooters

https://t.co/zc7tJfDah9

[Suzanne Breen @SuzyJourno]

Claire Hanna is the most popular NI party leader in @LucidTalk poll for @BelTel. For the first time, she scores higher than Michelle O'Neill among nationalists. Jon Burrows is the second best rated leader, replacing Jim Allister as unionists' favourite.
https://t.co/cAhRbPWOKo

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

Today was the Executive at its worst. A bureaucratic stand-off which could have been resolved quickly turned into days of wrangling and stress for SEN families.

And Executive parties like Alliance and SF patting themselves on the back for a uturn by an Executive they are in.

[Cliona McSherry @clionamcsherry]

Never underestimate a feisty Irish woman with a gay man by her side 🩷 ICONIC #TheTraitors

[Paul Doherty @PaulDoherty___]

A joy every day to be Deputy Mayor and representing Belfast.

A great morning spent at City Hall marking the close of Augment the City.

18 months of bold ideas, innovation and collaboration exploring how technology and augmented reality can shape future visitor experiences and support smarter public services.

Huge credit to everyone involved in delivering such a forward-thinking project for Belfast.

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

Very sad news that both Mary Bradley and Joe Byrne have passed way.

In different ways both embodied the spirit of the SDLP - humility, integrity, service to the public good above narrow party interest.

Deep condolences to their families at such a poignant time of year to pass.

[Paul Doherty @PaulDoherty___]

Proud to be in Brussels today to bring home the title of European City of Sport 2026 for Belfast! 

This isn’t just about elite athletes and big events alone - it’s about the grassroots clubs, volunteers and coaches in our communities who work tirelessy to inspire people young and old when it comes to participating in sports. 

This one is for them. We have great year ahead Belfast! 

#Belfast
#EuropeanCityOfSport2026

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

The SDLP Christmas MEGA Lotto is here and someone could walk away with a massive £20,000 jackpot!

Ready to play? Join in seconds 📷https://t.co/oTzjg7bUUI

Draw takes place on 5th December

And if the jackpot doesn’t go…
FOUR lucky players will each win £100!

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

Very pleased to be a co-sponsor of the bill to scrap the two child benefit cap which is pushing more local children into poverty every single day. Working along with @columeastwood and @RobinSwann_MP to stand up for NI families

[Colin McGrath 🇺🇦 @ColinSDLP]

Sad news coming in today from Newcastle. Thoughts and prayers with the family. Limited info at moment - If anyone has any info please update police. @SDLPlive @LauraDevlinSDLP

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

A referendum on a New Ireland will be won in the middle. Not through slogans, but by building trust. That means listening, addressing real concerns and doing the work now, not later. @columeastwood @NewIrelandComm

[New Ireland Commission @NewIrelandComm]

‘People are now looking for what’s next. There’s a whole generation of people who are looking for something different. People are saying why do we have to be stuck here in a constitutional context that doesn’t work for people?’ - @columeastwood at @FeileBelfast.

[New Ireland Commission @NewIrelandComm]

“People have been asked to wait long enough and they’ve been told not yet too many times. Presidential voting rights shouldn’t be an issue at all. Why can’t we talk about reconciliation in a political context that makes people’s lives better?” - @columeastwood at @FeileBelfast

[New Ireland Commission @NewIrelandComm]

We’re kicking things off at our discussion at @FeileBelfast today - ‘A New Ireland’s Place in the World’.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

Five years ago today, John Hume passed away, but the principles he lived by feel more urgent than ever.

He taught us that peace isn’t just the absence of war. It’s built on rights and in seeing the humanity in others.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

Belfast Pride 2025 🌈

The SDLP was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our LGBTQIA+ community today, led by Deputy Mayor Paul Doherty and a huge team of reps and activists.