SDLP deselects MLA McNulty as candidate for Newry and Armagh

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:44 · Archive

The SDLP has deselected MLA Justin McNulty as its candidate for Newry and Armagh.

The SDLP has deselected MLA Justin McNulty from representing the party in Newry and Armagh. At a selection convention held in Newry on Thursday night, councillor Pete Byrne was chosen to replace him. Byrne, from Crossmaglen, will be the SDLP candidate for the seat in the 2027 Assembly election.

No details were provided by the outlets about the reasons for McNulty's deselection or the margin of Byrne's victory at the convention.

How it is being reported

• SDLP deselects Justin McNulty for upcoming electionBelfast Live · 2 Oct, 08:37
• SDLP selects new candidate for Justin McNulty seatNews Letter · 2 Oct, 07:55
• SDLP selects new candidate for Justin McNulty seatBelfast Telegraph · 1 Oct, 22:51
• SDLP deselects MLA Justin McNulty as Newry and Armagh assembly candidateBBC Northern Ireland · 1 Oct, 22:41
• SDLP deselects high-profile MLA Justin McNulty as Crossmaglen councillor chosen for Assembly bidBelfast Telegraph · 1 Oct, 21:21
• Justin McNulty faces showdown with Crossmaglen councillor at SDLP Newry and Armagh selection conventionBelfast Telegraph · 30 Sept, 22:00

In this story: Justin McNulty · Pete Byrne · SDLP · Newry and Armagh · Crossmaglen

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