Whip restored to Derry SDLP councillor Brian Tierney as party implements character reference and social media directives

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Brian Tierney has been reinstated as party member by the SDLP and his whip has been restored on Derry City & Strabane District Council. The SDLP confirmed it …

Councillor who provided court reference for rapist reinstated to SDLP

SDLP reinstates ex-mayor who gave reference for rapist Defence Forces soldier

The SDLP has reinstated the party membership of a former mayor of Derry who provided a court reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape. The whip on Derry City and Strabane District Council has also been restored to Brian Tierney. Mr Tierney apologised …

SDLP reinstates former mayor who gave reference for soldier jailed for rape

The SDLP has reinstated the party membership of a former mayor of Londonderry who provided a court reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape. The whip on Derry City and Strabane District Council has also been restored to Brian Tierney. Mr Tierney …

Councillor who gave reference for rapist soldier has party whip restored after SDLP investigation

A councillor who provided a character reference for a soldier jailed for rape has had the SDLP whip and party membership reinstated, his party has announced. Former Mayor Brian Tierney announced in January that he was stepping back from his role as an SDLP …

SDLP’s Sinead McLaughlin meets Manchester and Liverpool mayors to discuss regional imbalances in UK

SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has met with the mayors of Liverpool and Manchester today to discuss regional imbalances within the UK. The MLA for Foyle, who is the party’s economy spokesperson, met with Andy Burnham, who is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, …

New River Lagan bridge update issued as video shows how it will look

The next stage of construction for a new bridge across the Lagan in South Belfast is now underway as it is hoped work will begin later this year. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said the next stage of the procurement process for the Lagan …

'The Councillors don’t realise how much this is affecting our lives'

Close to 300 people filled a conference room of the Enniskillen Hotel, the atmosphere was tense but hopeful. It began with many sensitive testimonies from Fermanagh representatives. 13-year-old Holly Barkley, a member of Enniskillen Lakelanders, who trains …

£90K for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls programmes

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have welcomed £90,000 in funding for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls programmes in the borough. At last December’s …

Councillor who provided reference for Irish soldier jailed for rape of woman in Dublin hotel is reinstated

Brian Tierney resigned the party whip and the SDLP suspended his membership three months ago pending an internal investigation. In a statement, the SDLP said it had concluded its investigation into Mr Tierney – a former mayor of Derry and Strabane - and …