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A United Ireland

The SDLP believes in a United Ireland. We are the only party with the vision, the standing and the strategy to deliver unity.

Acht na Gaeilge

Tá an SDLP gníomhach ar son na Gaeilge agus ar son Acht speisialta a bhunú leis an teanga a chaomhnú agus a...

Agriculture/Rural Communities

The SDLP has been instrumental in securing "rural-proofing" of all government policies to ensure that rural communities are...

Dallat: Significance of Malin Head coastguard station well-recognised in Dáil

SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has been lobbying political leaders in Dáil Éireann to save the Coastguard Station at Malin Head...

Education

It is our view that investing in educational excellence is key to achieving both social justice and long-term economic growth for our...

Eleven Plus

The SDLP supports the decision to abolish the 11+ but Minister O'Dowd must introduce compromise proposals on a way forward.

Environment & Climate Change

The SDLP continues to campaign for the highest environmental standards to manage the many pressing demands on our environment today:...

Equality & Human Rights

The SDLP is committed to promoting equality, social justice and reconciliation, and to protecting human rights. These principles are not...

Fighting Poverty

The SDLP has successfully championed the fight against poverty in our society for decades. We're committed to improving social...

Finance & Personnel

The SDLP is committed to using sound management of public money to deliver high quality public services and to prioritise social justice...

Health

The SDLP is committed to a well resourced National Health Service, with excellent and efficient healthcare, delivered free at the point of...

International Affairs

The SDLP wants to see the EU continue as a frontrunner in advancing peace and sustainable social and economic development worldwide. We do...

Jobs and the Economy

The SDLP is committed to achieving a strong all-Ireland economy.

Justice & Policing

The SDLP champion accountability and change on the Policing Board, District Policing Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships.

Local Government

Since the 1970s, the SDLP has led the way by initiating power-sharing arrangements at Council level. Following the Good Friday...

Older people

The SDLP believes that the good health, independence and well-being of senior citizens must be a top priority, and we're concerned...

Ramsey: Derry’s tourism budget must not be slashed

SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has said traders in Derry will suffer if the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s (NITB) events budget is cut.

Regional Development

The SDLP is committed to delivering balanced and sustainable regional development across the North.

Shared Future

Any party that claims to be democratic must also stand against intolerance and discrimination wherever they find it. We must learn the...

Social & Affordable Housing

Fair access to housing was one of the major civil rights issues that led to the formation of the party.

The Good Friday Agreement

The SDLP is determined to deliver all of the Good Friday Agreement. We believe in each and every one of its key principles. As a truly...

Victims and the Past

The SDLP believes that real peace and reconciliation will only be achieved when we acknowledge and account for the past, and address the...