Sinn Féin selects Cullen and Hargey for South Belfast and Mid Down

Sinn Féin has selected Pat Cullen MP and Deirdre Hargey MLA as its South Belfast and Mid Down candidates for the Assembly election in May 2027.

The party announced the pair on Tuesday 20 October, setting out its ambition to win two seats in the new constituency.

South Belfast and Mid Down candidates announced

Speaking at the launch at the Ivanhoe Hotel on Tuesday evening, Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O’Neill said the party believed it could return both candidates to Stormont.

She pointed to their leadership and experience as the party launched its campaign.

Hargey and Cullen outline priorities

Hargey said she would continue representing workers, families and communities, while seeking to build on the party’s previous electoral support.

Cullen highlighted her background in nursing and her experience leading the Royal College of Nursing. She said improving the health service had been a central part of her working life.

The announcement confirms Sinn Féin’s selected pairing for the constituency. Winning two seats remains the party’s stated electoral objective.

External/source: Sinn Féin’s candidate announcement

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