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Colum Eastwood (born 30 April 1983) [1] is an Irish nationalist politician who has served as Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) since 2015. He has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Foyle since 2019, served in Northern Ireland Assembly from 2011 to 2019 and served on Derry City Council from 2005 to 2011.
4 days ago · Colum Eastwood has announced that he is to resign as leader of the SDLP saying he wants space and time to be a voice of change. The Foyle MP said his decision to step down would "give someone else ...
3 days ago · Tributes have been paid to outgoing SDLP leader Colum Eastwood. The Foyle MP is to formally announce his decision to resign in his native Londonderry later. DUP leader Gavin Robinson wished Mr...
Jul 16, 2021 · SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said he has received death threats after naming a former soldier facing murder charges over his actions on Bloody Sunday.
Jul 16, 2021 · A Northern Ireland MP has said he has received death threats after he used parliamentary privilege to name a soldier charged with two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder on...
3 days ago · Colum Eastwood backs Claire Hanna to succeed him as SDLP leader after confirming he is quitting. His resignation will take effect from the party conference on October 5. Mr Eastwood was...
Jun 6, 2024 · 6 June 2024. BBC/PA. Colum Eastwood: The basics. Date of birth: 30 April 1983. Family: Married Rachael in 2013, separated in 2022. Two daughters. Education: St Columb's College and Liverpool...