Colum Eastwood

Foyle SDLP MP Colum Eastwood.

‘We will not stand for this’ - Derry's MP

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 26: Pope Francis waves from the Popemobile on his way to attend the Via Crucis on Copacabana Beach during World Youth Day celebrations on July 26, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More than 1.5 million pilgrims are expected to join the pontiff for his visit to the Catholic Church's World Youth Day celebrations which is running July 23-28. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Death: Derry cathedral to hold special service as tributes pour in

The Custom House Street Post Office.

Derry’s Custom House Street Post Office to be franchised

The White House. (Photo by SAMUEL CORUM/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Trade war’ fears as Trump announces differential tariffs for Derry and Donegal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Eastwood: Social security cuts will plunge hundreds of thousands into poverty

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th January 2022 -

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Mark H Durkan calls the disability cuts 'devastating'

Colum Eastwood speaking in the British House of Commons on Wednesday.

MP: Disabled constituent got PIP under Tories but will get zero under Labour

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: Former UFC champion Conor McGregor briefly speaks with reporters alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt before meeting with President Donald Trump in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Eastwood says McGregor has ‘never been elected’ and Irish are ‘embarrassed’

Derry MP Colum Eastwood.

Cutting disability benefits 'immoral' - Eastwood

Colum Eastwood MP, speaking at the Signing of the Financial Deal for Derry and Strabane region at the Guildhall on Wednesday morning. Photo: George Sweeney

Colum Eastwood calls the Executive's Magee commitment unbelievable

Andrew Fleming, President, Derry Chamber.

Supports needed if North West of the future is to be delivered

Colum Eastwood

Benn ‘looking forward’ to Programme for Government as Eastwood blasts delay

Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, tours a neighborhood in Kharkiv that was heavily damaged by the Russians on January 24, 2023. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Colum Eastwood meets Ukrainian opposition MPs in Vienna

Colum Eastwood MP. Photo: George Sweeney

MP Colum Eastwood calls for support to Foyle Street businesses

Relatives of those murdered on Bloody Sunday carry floral tributes at the annual service held on Sunday morning. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICTURES: Annual Bloody Sunday Memorial Service

Taoiseach-in-waiting Micheál Martin

Draft PfG backs Derry-Dublin air link, A5, rail review and new John Hume Fund
The new draft programme for government agreed by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael commits to pursuing a new air link from Derry to Dublin, delivering the A5 and acting on the recommendations of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review
Kevin Mullan

Derry Journal Review Of The Year 2024: July

The late Uel Adair in 2008.

Uel Adair was ‘kind, generous, passionate advocate for people of Derry’

Mayor Logue's record-breaking Rock The Boat on Shipquay Street during the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2024: May

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, SDLP Lilian Seenoi-Barr. Photo: George Sweeney.

Man who posted about Mayor branded ‘right wing racist’ – judge

Stephen Kelly, Chair of the Magee Taskforce, Mayor of Derry, Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Nicola Skelly, Vice-Chair of the Magee Taskforce, Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA and Professor Paul Bartholomew, Vice-Chancellor, Ulster University.

Conor Murphy confident ambitious plan to expand Magee can be delivered

Colum Eastwood

Colum Eastwood welcomes publication of Magee Taskforce report

SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

Geoblocking of TV fixtures in Ireland raised - Derry MP

City of Derry Airport (Lorcan Doherty Photography)

Eastwood urges Gov. to work with airlines to reduce fares from Derry to London

On September 18 the UK Government and NI Executive Ministers gathered at The Guildhall in Derry on Wednesday to sign off on the financial package for the Derry and Strabane City Region City Deal, which will help unlock in excess of £290m.

Eastwood and Campbell press Benn on paused City Deals

Colum Eastwood MP, speaking at the Signing of the Financial Deal for Derry and Strabane region at the Guildhall recently. Photo: George Sweeney

‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’

The late Carita Kerr with her husband John during his mayoralty in 1995/96.

Carita Kerr was ‘inspiration’ & touched the lives of many as a teacher and tutor
Carita Kerr’s dedication to her community was an inspiration while she touched the lives of many throughout her career as a special needs teacher and drama tutor.
Kevin Mullan

Colum Eastwood MP, speaking at the Signing of the Financial Deal for Derry and Strabane region at the Guildhall on Wednesday morning. Photo: George Sweeney

Colum Eastwood says the City Deal is an 'investment jump start'

Derry & Strabane's £250m City Deal will be signed off in the coming days.

Derry & Strabane City Deal sign off to go ahead 'in the coming days'

Derry & Strabane's City Deal was the single biggest investment due to the region.

Shock as British government pauses City Deal

Magee College

Eastwood attacks PfG over ‘up to 10,000’ Magee pledge as ‘shocking row back’

President Michael D Higgins condoles with SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood at the Funeral of Pat Hume in 2021. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

President says Eastwood contribution to peace 'significant' in SDLP leadership

Colum Eastwood speaks to the press in Derry's Waterside yesterday.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has announced he is standing down

Colum Eastwood

Simon Harris says Colum Eastwood ‘served island of Ireland with distinction’

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood stands down from the part on August 29-08-2024.

Watch: Derry SDLP leader Colum Eastwood stands down

Journalist Nell McCafferty speaking during a Civil Rights Conference in Derry in 2018.

Nell McCafferty described as a ‘mould breaker’ and feminist icon

Doug Beattie. Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Eastwood pays tribute to Beattie after UUP leader resigns

Colum Eastwood sat on the British Government backbenches in Westminster on Wednesday

Colum Eastwood sits on British Government backbenches at Westminster

SDLP Leader and Derry MP Colum Eastwood.

'I won't be intimidated by anybody' - Colum Eastwood

The paint on Walker's Plinth at the Derry Walls.

Eastwood condemns Derry plinth attack

Micky Doherty with people supported by Praxis Care.

Praxis celebrates 40 years of service 'The staff are God’s angels'

Colum Eastwood with his SDLP colleagues pictured at the count centre in Magherafelt.

Eastwood vows to hit the ground running after historic election

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood.

'We’re very happy' - Colum Eastwood

Casting their ballots yesterday morning were SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood at Model P.S. and Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffyat Lenamore Youth Centre. Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Derry decides: Foyle Westminster election count to get under way

Colum Eastwood.

SDLP Colum Eastwood - ‘Derry deserves MP who will fight at Westminster ever day’

SDLP Colr Lilian Seenoi-Barr, newly elected mayor of Derry and Strabane, pictured with SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP and her husband Patrick. Photo: George Sweeney.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood shares his thoughts on Derry's Mayor

SDLP Councillor Lilian Barr.

Lilian Barr set to make history

Colum Eastwood MP speaking at the march and rally on Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: George Sweeney

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood spoke out on families struggling across the North

Foyle Alliance Party Westminster candidate Rachael Ferguson.

Alliance Party confirm Rachael Ferguson to contest Westminster election

Derry MP Colum Eastwood has sharply criticsed British Prime Minister Rish Sunak's conscription plan.

National Service pledge slammed

UUP candidate Janice Montgomery.

General Election: Janice Montgomery confirmed as UUP candidate in Foyle

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood

General Election 2024: Derry will head to the polls to elect Foyle MP on July 4

Protestors carry flags and placards during a rally in Guildhall Square in January, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: George Sweeney

Ireland joins Spain and Norway in recognising the State of Palestine

Colum Eastwood has called on the Executive to urgently address what he has called the ‘severe social and emergency housing crisis affecting Derry’.

Eastwood: Executive must address ‘severe social & emergency housing crisis'

Lilian Barr will be the next Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council.

SDLP makes history as Lilian Barr to be next Mayor