SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP to host Cushendall 'In Conversation' event

The event, taking place on Thursday, June 4, at 7pm at the Tir na nOg centre (Old Mace shop), will hear Ms Hanna outline “the SDLP's vision for a New Ireland built on partnership, inclusion and opportunity, alongside the practical steps needed now to improve people's lives and build a better Northern Ireland that delivers for people today”.

The South Belfast and Mid Down MP said: "Across the North, people are crying out for politics that feels more serious, more honest and more connected to the realities of their daily lives. Too often we see endless stalemate and political theatre while families struggle with pressures on public services, the cost of living and a lack of opportunity.

"The Glens is a place with an incredibly strong sense of community, heritage and identity, but many people here feel that rural communities are too often an afterthought when it comes to investment, infrastructure and decision-making. That frustration is understandable.

"I believe we need a different kind of politics, one that listens properly, plans for the future and works in partnership with people. The SDLP’s vision for a New Ireland is rooted in inclusion, reconciliation and creating opportunities for everyone who shares this island, regardless of background or tradition.

"This event is a chance to have an open conversation about the future people want to see, not just constitutionally, but socially and economically too. I’m looking forward to hearing people’s views, answering questions and discussing how we can build a fairer, more hopeful future together."