Claire Hanna MP
@clairehanna.bsky.social
MP for South Belfast & a social democratic, anti-sectarian, new Ireland. Leader of @sdlp.Bluesky Like arts, sustainability, Europe. Mum of 3 great girls Claire.Hanna.MP@parliament.uk.
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Claire Hanna: Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland
Claire Hanna: Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland
Sectarianism displayed towards Heather Humphreys was startling and depressing
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Claire Hanna: Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland
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A really important reflection on culture, tolerance and language by @clairehanna.bsky.social
This is leadership.
“The abuse – and there was abuse, even if there are now attempts to deny it ever existed – reveals that there is much to be done across the island.”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
This is leadership.
“The abuse – and there was abuse, even if there are now attempts to deny it ever existed – reveals that there is much to be done across the island.”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Claire Hanna: Presidential election made clear that we cannot just wish ourselves into a united Ireland
Sectarianism displayed towards Heather Humphreys was startling and depressing
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM
A really important reflection on culture, tolerance and language by @clairehanna.bsky.social
This is leadership.
“The abuse – and there was abuse, even if there are now attempts to deny it ever existed – reveals that there is much to be done across the island.”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
This is leadership.
“The abuse – and there was abuse, even if there are now attempts to deny it ever existed – reveals that there is much to be done across the island.”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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'People are fed up with the status quo' - Claire Hanna MP
'People are fed up with the status quo' - Claire Hanna MP
The SDLP Leader is set to host a town hall meeting in Limavady next week
As SDLP Leader I often travel across Northern Ireland and meet people from all walks of life. Whether it’s in Belfast or Derry, Enniskillen or Newry, the message I keep hearing is the same – people are fed up with the st
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October 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
'People are fed up with the status quo' - Claire Hanna MP
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Claire Hanna, @sdlp.bsky.social Leader came to our community garden today. She listened to community organisations and Belfast Council workers on how we build food resilience and develop city spaces for the well-being of the people. A pot of soup on the go and lots to discuss! She's sound 😎👌👏
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Claire Hanna, @sdlp.bsky.social Leader came to our community garden today. She listened to community organisations and Belfast Council workers on how we build food resilience and develop city spaces for the well-being of the people. A pot of soup on the go and lots to discuss! She's sound 😎👌👏
My wonderful Mum and Dad, talking about lives of service and activism, interviewed in yesterday’s Irish News. I’m so lucky they are my parents 🥰
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My wonderful Mum and Dad, talking about lives of service and activism, interviewed in yesterday’s Irish News. I’m so lucky they are my parents 🥰
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"Last year, I wrote that the SDLP’s survival depended on whether it had the will to revive itself. Under Claire Hanna, there is evidence that it has found that will."
Opinion: Claire Hanna gives the SDLP its first glimmer of revival in years
www.belfastlive.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"Last year, I wrote that the SDLP’s survival depended on whether it had the will to revive itself. Under Claire Hanna, there is evidence that it has found that will."
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As the SDLP gathers for its annual conference this weekend, party leader Claire Hanna is eager to put constitutional change at the heart of discussions.
'Planning for a New Ireland must start now' says Claire Hanna
"We think setting arbitrary dates is not that helpful … but we are also very, very clear that it's entirely compatible with the Good Friday Agreement to properly plan and engage now.”
www.belfastlive.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
As the SDLP gathers for its annual conference this weekend, party leader Claire Hanna is eager to put constitutional change at the heart of discussions.
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Stormont executive 'allergic to responsibility', SDLP leader Claire Hanna is to tell her party's annual conference
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SDLP's Claire Hanna to say executive allergic to responsibility
Claire Hanna is addressing the SDLP annual conference, her second since becoming party leader last year.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Stormont executive 'allergic to responsibility', SDLP leader Claire Hanna is to tell her party's annual conference
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In an exclusive interview with Suzanne Breen, SDLP leader Claire Hanna takes aim at Naomi Long’s party and criticises Taoiseach Micheal Martin after he ruled out a border poll.
SDLP’s Claire Hanna: ‘Alliance are living their best lives but haven’t used their power to help the people of NI’
Claire Hanna has accused the Alliance Party of failing to use its massively expanded MLA team and two ministries at Stormont to deliver change for people in Northern Ireland.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
In an exclusive interview with Suzanne Breen, SDLP leader Claire Hanna takes aim at Naomi Long’s party and criticises Taoiseach Micheal Martin after he ruled out a border poll.
This morning Cllr @DonalLyons and I were made so welcome at the launch of Growbaby Hub, a new initiative from Malone Presbyterian Church. They are supporting families with practical needs - clothes & equipment - in the early years. My office is able to refer to those in need 👶
October 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This morning Cllr @DonalLyons and I were made so welcome at the launch of Growbaby Hub, a new initiative from Malone Presbyterian Church. They are supporting families with practical needs - clothes & equipment - in the early years. My office is able to refer to those in need 👶
Keir Starmer said that statehood was an ‘inalienable right’ for Palestine but is putting down conditions, over which they have no control. As with arms sales and sanctions, this is very little and very late. Recognition is logical, moral and urgent.
July 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Keir Starmer said that statehood was an ‘inalienable right’ for Palestine but is putting down conditions, over which they have no control. As with arms sales and sanctions, this is very little and very late. Recognition is logical, moral and urgent.
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Now underway at #MacGill25!
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
July 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Now underway at #MacGill25!
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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BELFAST TELEGRAPH: Claire Hanna confronts PM over UK accountability for Israel and calls for recognition of Palestine in a daring Commons clash.
- by Will Durrant
- by Will Durrant
Claire Hanna challenges Prime Minister on when Westminster will ‘hold Israeli government to account’
SDLP leader Claire Hanna has challenged the Prime Minister about when the UK will “hold the Israeli government to account” and “recognise the state of Palestine” in the House of Commons.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
BELFAST TELEGRAPH: Claire Hanna confronts PM over UK accountability for Israel and calls for recognition of Palestine in a daring Commons clash.
- by Will Durrant
- by Will Durrant
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🚨@StormontSources is now Live!
This week @sdlp.bsky.social Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss their budget ideas and how they will work with other parties to achieve unity.
Plus, some discussion on compulsory voting and the EU/UK deal
Listen: stormontsources.com
This week @sdlp.bsky.social Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss their budget ideas and how they will work with other parties to achieve unity.
Plus, some discussion on compulsory voting and the EU/UK deal
Listen: stormontsources.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚨@StormontSources is now Live!
This week @sdlp.bsky.social Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss their budget ideas and how they will work with other parties to achieve unity.
Plus, some discussion on compulsory voting and the EU/UK deal
Listen: stormontsources.com
This week @sdlp.bsky.social Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social is on the podcast to discuss their budget ideas and how they will work with other parties to achieve unity.
Plus, some discussion on compulsory voting and the EU/UK deal
Listen: stormontsources.com
Discussing the EU ‘reset’ throughout yesterday - really good progress. Will be working to get implementation A S A for the benefit of local businesses, and the SDLP will always have eyes and ideas on wider horizons.
May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Discussing the EU ‘reset’ throughout yesterday - really good progress. Will be working to get implementation A S A for the benefit of local businesses, and the SDLP will always have eyes and ideas on wider horizons.
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It's clear global politics is at a significant turning point.
We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded.
We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded.
We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's clear global politics is at a significant turning point.
We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded.
We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded.
We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
Very grateful to local PSNI neighbourhood team for speaking at our well attended community meeting in Stranmillis tonight, organised by your local @SdlpSthBelfast team. We’re working together to tackle burglaries & help people feel safer at home
May 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Very grateful to local PSNI neighbourhood team for speaking at our well attended community meeting in Stranmillis tonight, organised by your local @SdlpSthBelfast team. We’re working together to tackle burglaries & help people feel safer at home
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A massive congratulations to Claire Hanna MP for conquering the Belfast Marathon today! No better woman!
Thank you Claire for running in our colours, for championing #Solidarity, #Friendship & #Respect with all & for all your help in laying the groundwork for a group in Belfast!
@belfastlive.co.uk
Thank you Claire for running in our colours, for championing #Solidarity, #Friendship & #Respect with all & for all your help in laying the groundwork for a group in Belfast!
@belfastlive.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A massive congratulations to Claire Hanna MP for conquering the Belfast Marathon today! No better woman!
Thank you Claire for running in our colours, for championing #Solidarity, #Friendship & #Respect with all & for all your help in laying the groundwork for a group in Belfast!
@belfastlive.co.uk
Thank you Claire for running in our colours, for championing #Solidarity, #Friendship & #Respect with all & for all your help in laying the groundwork for a group in Belfast!
@belfastlive.co.uk
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What an interaction from the last meeting of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
April 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What an interaction from the last meeting of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Buzzing after my first marathon today, Belfast. Here’s 4 and a half hours condensed into a minute - all human life is here 😊
May 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Buzzing after my first marathon today, Belfast. Here’s 4 and a half hours condensed into a minute - all human life is here 😊
We were at the DPAC rally in Belfast today, standing against the UK Government’s planned welfare cuts.
Both the Executive and Westminster are presiding over people getting poorer and sicker.
The SDLP will fight these cuts in Westminster and hold the Executive to account in Stormont.
Both the Executive and Westminster are presiding over people getting poorer and sicker.
The SDLP will fight these cuts in Westminster and hold the Executive to account in Stormont.
April 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We were at the DPAC rally in Belfast today, standing against the UK Government’s planned welfare cuts.
Both the Executive and Westminster are presiding over people getting poorer and sicker.
The SDLP will fight these cuts in Westminster and hold the Executive to account in Stormont.
Both the Executive and Westminster are presiding over people getting poorer and sicker.
The SDLP will fight these cuts in Westminster and hold the Executive to account in Stormont.
That busy last week I forgot to tell ya 😉 Recap of issues I’ve been working on for the last week including teacher union conference, advocating for policing support & reform, responding on Trump tariffs & British Irish Trade
April 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
That busy last week I forgot to tell ya 😉 Recap of issues I’ve been working on for the last week including teacher union conference, advocating for policing support & reform, responding on Trump tariffs & British Irish Trade
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The British Irish Chamber of Commerce, WILLIAM FRY LLP Annual Council Dinner 2025.
A big thank you to @clairehanna.bsky.social for hosting the evening, and to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for EU Relations, for delivering the keynote address.
A big thank you to @clairehanna.bsky.social for hosting the evening, and to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for EU Relations, for delivering the keynote address.
April 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce, WILLIAM FRY LLP Annual Council Dinner 2025.
A big thank you to @clairehanna.bsky.social for hosting the evening, and to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for EU Relations, for delivering the keynote address.
A big thank you to @clairehanna.bsky.social for hosting the evening, and to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for EU Relations, for delivering the keynote address.