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13/06/2026

Belfast SHOWED UP today ✊

Speaking at the Belfast United Against Racism rally, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole led the crowd in a powerful chant of “Never, never, never” in response to racism, fascism and those seeking to divide our communities.

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13/06/2026

Gaza protests are intolerable but anti-immigration protests are fine?

Speaking on BBC’s The View, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna questioned why marches for Gaza have faced such fierce criticism from some of the same voices who have defended and called for the facilitation of recent anti-immigration protests despite repeated scenes of disorder and intimidation.

12/06/2026

Jim Allister stood in the House of Commons and spoke about the need to stop the importation of an “alien culture”.

On BBC’s The View, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP gave her response.

As families continue to deal with the aftermath of racist attacks and intimidation, Claire argues that what’s alien to most people here is racism, violence and thuggery.

11/06/2026

Children were lifted from their beds as their homes burned. Families were left with nowhere to go and many still don’t know when or if they’ll be able to return home.

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP reflects on the human cost of the violence we’ve witnessed in recent days and the basic responsibility we all have to look after our neighbours.

11/06/2026

SDLP Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr says Northern Ireland must be honest about the reality of racist violence and the dangers posed by far-right narratives.

Speaking on Channel 4 News, Lilian highlighted the fact that people from minority ethnic backgrounds make up just 3.4% of Northern Ireland’s population and warned against attempts to spread fear and division.

10/06/2026

Children were lifted from their beds as homes burned. Families were left with nowhere to sleep. People were targeted because of the colour of their skin.

Speaking in the House of Commons today, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemned the racist violence and intimidation we have witnessed in Belfast and challenged those who seek to exploit fear and division for political gain.

10/06/2026

When women are murdered in Northern Ireland, where are these men and mobs?

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the hypocrisy behind the disorder we’ve witnessed in recent days.

10/06/2026

After a night of violence that saw homes attacked and families displaced, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemned those seeking to exploit fear and division during an appearance on BBC Newsnight.

09/06/2026

Many people across Belfast and Northern Ireland are anxious tonight. SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole says those claiming to protect communities should think about the fear they are causing.

09/06/2026

Following the horrific attack in North Belfast, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA said those in positions of leadership must choose their words carefully and work to bring calm to our communities.

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