Despite promising a standalone Hate Crime Bill for years, both previously as Minister and in the Alliance manifesto, Naomi Long now says there is unlikely to be a dedicated Hate Crime Bill in NI.

With hate crime rising, and after years of promises, it simply isn't good enough 👇

#TeamSDLP

Can't wait for this, amazing location and some beautiful bikes lined up!

It’s not often we associate Stormont with progressive legislation, but this is a real win from The SDLP .

The inimitable Cllr. Pat Catney alongside grassroots activists, passing a law that makes NI the second place in the world to deliver free period products.

Delivery!

Free period products are now available in libraries across the North.

Well done to Cllr. Pat Catney and everyone who worked hard to make this possible.

One of the toughest aspects of teaching A level students is the fact that every year you have to say goodbye to students you have bonded with. I am privileged to have played a small role in their journey. I learn a lot from them, and it’s the students that keep me going. 🫶🏼

Amazing to see all your work coming to fruition Katrina McDonnell. I'm so proud of my colleague Cllr. Pat Catney who brought this legislation through but he couldn't have done it without everyone at #MenstruationMatters .

Amazing work by Katrina McDonnell and all the team at #MenstruationMatters . Tireless advocates doing important work on education that tackles period stigma.

Cllr. Pat Catney thank you so much for bringing forward the bill that will help so many. 🩷❤️

Huge congratulations to the #MenstruationMatters team, Cllr. Pat Catney and everyone in Northern Ireland who campaigned to change the law to make free period products a reality. You did it🩸 🙌

Hoping to visit soon and see the scheme in action for myself. 💪

Great news for the Woodstock & Cregagh Rd. Libraries have always been the hub of the community and now they've just got that little bit more special in our community. Free period products will change lives in the East, whether it's getting caught on the move or period poverty.

Delighted to see the roll out of free period products across libraries in NI this week after our campaigning and Cllr. Pat Catney’s private members bill two years ago to make the products free in public buildings. #MenstruationMatters

A proud and humbling moment for me as the provisions of our Private Members Bill become reality today. Thank you to everyone who worked to make the Period Products (Free Provision) Act (NI) 2022 a reality. A huge step forward.

It's 100 days since Stormont was reformed. There has been positive imagery, but no clear plan or indication of when we will get one.

Today the SDLP Opposition presses the Executive parties to tell us when they will deliver a Programme for Government.

The view from Seatown, Dundalk, Co.Louth! #NorthernLights

John Stephens The John Hewitt McHughs Bar Belfast Whitewater Brewery The White Hag Beavertown Brewery the kitchen bar A staff member (she gave me the attitude that she is a day manager or above) told me, after asking twice, they were waiting on supply (last time I could make it there it was Whitewater). I tweeted this when I left #BFTWNI beermats at the place - with pic).

Talking to an old

Had a lovely time in Glasgow and England. I'll be joined by the band once again as we play our final show in St Pancras Old Church, London tonight with the great Chloe Foy supporting. Grab one of the last tickets and we'll see you there!

The Northern Ireland Assembly has backed an SDLP Opposition motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

Ceasefire now.

In rosemary St Presbyterian church for a concert by Conchur White singer song writer what a beautiful venue and Church.

Catch up visit to St Genevieve’s High School Belfast and it was even better to share the time and space with my friend and former MLA Cllr. Pat Catney

‘The cause of labour is the cause of Ireland. The cause of Ireland is the cause of labour.' Up the workers ✊🏼 #MayDay2024