Northern Ireland

John Finucane seeks Sinn Féin nomination for Westminster election

John Finucane is to seek the Sinn Féin nomination for North Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell
John Finucane is to seek the Sinn Féin nomination for North Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell John Finucane is to seek the Sinn Féin nomination for North Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell

BELFAST Lord Mayor John Finucane is to seek the Sinn Féin nomination to contest the North Belfast seat in any upcoming general election.

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly confirmed today that he will nominate Mr Finucane.

Mr Kelly said: “With the chaos in Westminster continuing, the likelihood of an election is increasing daily. 

“I am proud to be nominating the current mayor of Belfast, John Finucane to stand for Sinn Féin in that election. 

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“That will be our opportunity to reject the madness of the Tory/DUP Brexit and build support for Irish unity. Sinn Féin is ready to fight that election and to seize the opportunity to oust Brexiteer DUP MPs."

The DUP's Nigel Dodds has been the MP for North Belfast since 2001.

The Sinn Féin North Belfast selection convention will take place this Sunday.