Colum Eastwood
Colum Eastwood is a former SDLP leader who questioned Sinn Féin's boycott of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S., calling for clarity in the party's position amidst ongoing political tensions.
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Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood would support unity even if he had to eat grass.
Stop fixating on Border polls and start a respectful conversation about Ireland’s future – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Colum Eastwood is the former SDLP leader and brother of Cara Hunter's husband.
‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career | Society
United Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Colum Eastwood is an MP from the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
Soldier F found not guilty of murder and attempted murderUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Colum Eastwood was the SDLP leader who addressed the UUP’s annual conference.
Why are the parties of Northern Ireland’s centre at each other’s throats? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Colum Eastwood was suggested as a presidential candidate but was ultimately dismissed.
How did Fianna Fáil miss the tenant story? Five questions after Jim Gavin’s withdrawal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Mr Varadkar spoke in conversation with the former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood.
Irish Government must lead unification preparations, says Varadkar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Colum Eastwood is noted as a former SDLP leader and potential candidate.
Bertie Ahern not among Fianna Fáil favourites for presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
The former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood was mentioned as a potential candidate.
What’s going on with Fianna Fáil’s presidential election plan to pick a nominee? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25The former leader of the SDLP, Colum Eastwood, has also been mentioned.
Fianna Fáil decision on presidential candidate a long time coming – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Colum Eastwood is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency.
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Colum Eastwood is the SDLP MP for Foyle who challenged Keir Starmer over the Legacy Act during prime minister’s questions.
Starmer and Martin to hold talks following Labour revolt over plan to abort Troubles Legacy Act – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Colum Eastwood is believed to be preparing to challenge Mr Starmer on the issue in the House of Commons.
UK’s Labour government facing backbench revolt over plan to repeal Troubles Legacy Act – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Colum Eastwood is the former SDLP leader who expressed interest in running for president.
‘Disco pants’ Niall Quinn could be just the Áras ticket for Fianna Fáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Colum Eastwood, the former SDLP leader, has expressed interest in contesting the presidential position.
Fianna Fáil sounds out possible presidential runners, but may not nominate candidate, says Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Colum Eastwood has said he is interested in contesting the presidential position.
Opposition parties cooling on possibility of joint left candidate for presidential race – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-30
Colum Eastwood is offering himself for the presidential role.
Fianna Fáil is in desperate need of a candidate for the presidential election. Applications are invited – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Colum Eastwood, the former SDLP leader, said he wouldn’t rule out running for president.
If our Geraldine can thrive in Trump’s Washington, she might be a worthy winner of the race for the Áras – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood told the BBC that people had asked him to consider standing for the presidency.
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill declines to rule out presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
MP Colum Eastwood argued that artists should be entitled to express their opinions.
Kevin Rowland supports trio's freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Colum Eastwood is the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party who criticized Hilary Benn's decision to appeal the court ruling.
UK government moves to secure supreme court appeal in Seán Brown inquiry case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Colum Eastwood is an MP who questioned the Labour Party's stance on welfare cuts during prime minister's question time.
UK’s planned benefit cuts alarm vulnerable people in Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Colum Eastwood criticized the prime minister for the proposed cuts to disability benefits.
‘What’s the point of Labour?’ Starmer in backlash over £5bn in benefits cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Colum Eastwood was represented by the SDLP during the debate.
Westminster parties almost fully united behind Ukraine as UK hits Russia with more sanctions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Former SDLP leader and MP Colum Eastwood questioned why the party did not boycott last year's event.
Ukrainians gather in Belfast to mark third anniversary of invasionUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
