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New SDLP MLAs for Stormont

From left, Daneil McCrossan, Colum Eastwood and Gerard Diver
From left, Daneil McCrossan, Colum Eastwood and Gerard Diver From left, Daneil McCrossan, Colum Eastwood and Gerard Diver

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the party's two newest MLAs to Stormont.

Gerard Diver and Daniel McCrossan signed in as MLAs for Foyle and West Tyrone respectively on Thursday, following the recent retirement of Pat Ramsey and Joe Byrne.

"Both of them represent a new generation of SDLP representatives that will deliver a radical alternative to the political stagnation in communities throughout the north," Mr Eastwood said.

"The months ahead will pose exciting challenges for us all and I look forward to working with Daniel and Gerard as part of our new assembly team to deliver the change that people so desperately need."