Matt B

Head of Digital Content for the SDLP | Videographer, editor and producer. Husband, Dad & Springsteen fanatic. | All views are my own |

[Matt B @Matthew_Burt]

From picket lines at City Hospital to protests at City Hall, I’ve been proud to film @ClaireHanna over the past few years.

Meaningful progress on childcare reform, standing up for the people of Gaza & providing a voice in WM for the constituency we live in. Roll on Thursday 🗳️

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

Representing South Belfast & Mid Down is my passion & my vocation. I want to be able to keep putting the dynamism and values of this vibrant constituency at the heart of local politics.

To do that, I need your X vote on Thursday. Let’s keep moving forward together.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

Ahead of our conference this weekend, we are proud to share our new party political broadcast.

At a time when people are uneasy about the future and tired of politics that avoids the big decisions, our message is clear: we are building something new.

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

A year and a day as MP for South Belfast and Mid Down. Grateful every day for the privilege and chance to serve.

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

The actions of the Communities Minister cannot be ignored.

He is the Minister response for the Housing Executive and lives are at stake.

Tomorrow the Opposition will refer him to the standards commissioner and explore all other options for accountability.

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

Today we brought the first substantive Assembly motion on NI re-entering the EU.

Alliance abstained, after slurs and petty name calling.

Disappointingly, barely half of SF MLAs bothered to vote for a new Ireland.

We will keep making the case for a new Ireland back in Europe.

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

So happy to be at the opening of Olive Tree house, @artsekta ‘s new Belfast City Centre home. We’ve been delighted to support them and are excited to see and share all the exciting things they’ll do in this new space

[Yahia @yahiapal]

My little brother Omar and his cat, both killed by Israel.

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

Some of the people cheering this decision in NI are the same people who tell my constituents they have to accept UDA and UVF flags in their street.

You don't need to condone every antic by Kneecap to see this as a deeply tone deaf thing to do while a genocide unfolds.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

It’s become impossible to find words for what’s happening in Gaza.
Starvation. Bombardment. Total inaction.

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has written to the PM this week demanding answers. If this isn’t genocide, what is?

People are feeling powerless. Political leaders must act.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

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.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

SDLP Leader @ClaireHanna MP has written to the Chancellor & Secretary of State urging them to lift the cap on tax-free childcare.

Last year’s subsidy was helpful, but rising costs have erased those savings.

It's unsustainable & forcing many parents out of the workforce.

[Matthew O'Toole @MatthewOToole2]

When we launched Our European Future paper, full of ideas on retaking our place in Europe, we promised to keep up the pace of re-engagement.

Delighted that with the help of Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP, we now have full observer status in @TheProgressives parliamentary group 🇪🇺🌹

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

For the first time since Brexit, the SDLP name is back in the @TheProgressives group room in Brussels. 🇪🇺

We’re proud to reconnect with our European allies, rebuild partnerships and reclaim Northern Ireland’s voice in Europe.

#BackInBrussels #socialistsanddemocrats

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

Mental ill health can impact any one of us. Events like today’s Inspire NI discussion in Stormont are so important.

A shared space to break the stigma, to support each other and to show those struggling you are not alone.💙#endthestigma #mentalhealthmatters

@CaraHunterMLA

[Matt B @Matthew_Burt]

In terms of Regional Balance, Derry certainly wins when it comes to the size of running medals. Hottest day of the year running the Walled City 10 Mile Race alongside @ClaireHanna @MarkHDurkan

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

Whether in Opposition or not, the SDLP is fundamentally about improving lives here.

Our health spokesman @ColinSDLP has launched a significant new policy document - Help Can’t Wait - about getting ambulances back out where they’re needed. Learn more here 👇

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

SDLP Leader @ClaireHanna MP has condemned the deliberate campaign targeted at SDLP Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Lilian Seenoi Barr.

Lilian won’t be deterred from serving the city she proudly calls home.

We stand with Lilian against racism, division, and intimidation.

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

❗️🗣'The word addiction didn't feature once. We need a delivery plan on addiction and proper investment in mental health strategy.'

🎥🎤@SDLPlive MLA @CaraHunterMLA speaking to Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 about her concerns with Programme for Government on tackling addiction.

📍Today, The SDLP is using Opposition Day to focus on "the potential and opportunity that exists in the North West."

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

Over a year since the Executive was formed - still no Programme for Government.

People don’t care about process—they care about results:
❌Cutting waiting lists
❌Reducing childcare costs
❌Investing in infrastructure

The Executive has made a hames of it.

@MatthewOToole2

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

At @UlsterUni last week, @MatthewOToole2 spoke about the crisis of accountability in NI politics.

You don't have time to track everything happening at Stormont. But you should be able to trust those in power to deliver.

We're committed to making sure words turn into action.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

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.