Social Democratic and Labour Party

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• SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis

  • 5 November 2026
  • Policy proposal

  The party launches a three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis. The plan aims to strengthen democratic accountability and improve government effectiveness, as outlined by Leader Claire Hanna and Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole.

  • Constitutional affairs
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island

  Original release: SDLP launches three-stage reform plan to end Stormont paralysis

• SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach

  • 5 November 2026
  • Call for action

  The party Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Irish Government parties' recognition of the need for preparation for Ireland's constitutional future. She urges an inclusive process of engagement.

  • Constitutional affairs
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island
  • Republic of Ireland

  Original release: SDLP Party Leader: Irish unity needs unified approach

• Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment

  • 5 November 2026
  • Response to an event

  Claire Hanna welcomes Taoiseach's New Ireland commitment, calls for cross-community plan.

  • Constitutional affairs
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island
  • Republic of Ireland

  Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment

• O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance

  • 5 November 2026
  • Criticism

  The party leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the DUP's actions, saying people deserve better. He announces the party's focus on building a new Ireland with hope and opportunity for all.

  • Constitutional affairs
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island

  Original release: O’Toole: People Deserve a Future Beyond Political Petulance

• Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse

  • 5 November 2026
  • Parliamentary or governmental update

  The party's Councillor Martin Reilly secured council backing for stronger action on economic abuse, which affects one in six women in Northern Ireland.

  • Justice and policing
  • Local government
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse

• Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job

  • 5 November 2026
  • Criticism

  The party's Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Budget support for NI households but criticises the Executive's failure to agree a Budget.

  • Public finance and taxation
  • Economy and employment
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island
  • UK-wide

  Original release: Hanna: UK Budget Underlines Failure of Executive to Do Its Job

• O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments

  • 5 November 2026
  • Criticism

  The party's Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the Belfast transport plan for lacking delivery commitments.

  • Infrastructure and transport
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments

• Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future

  • 5 November 2026
  • Call for action

  Claire Hanna MP calls for Budget support for families and long-term investment in Northern Ireland's economy.

  • Public finance and taxation
  • Economy and employment
  • Infrastructure and transport
  • Social security and welfare
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island
  • UK-wide

  Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future

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