SDLP will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC

SDLP will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC
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SDLP will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC
Author: Rebecca Black
Published: Feb, 11 2025 13:19

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However, SDLP leader Claire Hanna said her party will not take part for the second year in a row due to the stance by the US over Gaza.

“We hope the fragile ceasefire will deliver a lasting peace and the return of hostages to their families, but the rhetoric of Donald Trump, around the displacement and ethnic cleansing of millions of people, is absolutely beyond the pale.

Traditionally, political leaders from across the island travel to the US capital every March to take part in events.

The SDLP has ruled out attending any events for St Patrick’s Day in Washington DC next month.

These include the presentation by the Irish premier of a bowl of shamrock to the US President at the White House.

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