Social Democratic and Labour Party

British

noun

a Northern Irish political party, which advocates peaceful union with the Republic of Ireland

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Social Democratic and Labour Party assembly member Cara Hunter has campaigned for such a change in the law after she was targeted in a deepfake video.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

The Social Democratic and Labour Party councillor for the area, Paul Doherty, has been trying to raise awareness of the issues.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

Social Democratic and Labour Party assembly member Mark H Durkan said Mr O'Sullivan, a retired orthodontist, was "highly respected across the city".

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

Social Democratic and Labour Party assembly member Daniel McCrossan said his sympathies were with Mr Devlin's family and friends.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters also gathered in Belfast and in Northern Ireland’s second city, Londonderry, where speakers included lawmaker Colum Eastwood of the Irish nationalist Social Democratic and Labour Party.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2023

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