Sinn Féin appears on track to win the most seats in Northern Ireland's council elections as counting continues into a second day LE23
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald at the count in Belfast's City HallCounting is continuing in Northern Ireland's local elections, with Sinn Féin on track to become the largest party in local government.It looks like it could overtake the Democratic Unionist Party , which is currently on 85 seats.
The DUP is holding ground in many areas but seems likely to fall from being the largest party in local government. In Foyle, the party appears to have recovered ground lost at the last election. Party vice-president Michelle O'Neill called it "a very positive day". The Alliance Party became the third biggest at the Northern Ireland Assembly election last May and so far it seems on track to replicate that in these council elections. The party has taken its first ever council seats in Ballyclare, Fermanagh and Limavady.The Ulster Unionist Party has also been facing a battle to hold its ground but its leader Doug Beattie said unionism was likely to take a hit across the board.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Council poll results send message Stormont must return insists Sinn FeinIn terms of the share of the first preference votes, Sinn Fein had 31.1% of first preferences of votes counted so far
Consulte Mais informação »
Sinn Fein makes strong start in Northern Ireland council electionsSinn Fein's share of the first preference vote was up more than 7% compared to the last round of elections in 2019. Voters cast their ballots on Thursday but counting is set to go on well into Saturday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Michelle O'Neill wins libel case over DUP councillor's kennel commentsSinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has won a libel case against a Democratic Unionist Party councillor who said she would be 'put back in her kennel'.
Consulte Mais informação »
A round-up of the talks from GAConf Europe 2023A round-up of the latest GAConf on accessibility in games - there's loads of fascinating stuff in here
Consulte Mais informação »
Ranking Bruins' Priorities on Busy 2023 NHL Offseason To-Do ListThe Bruins are in the very early stages of a pivotal offseason for the franchise. Check out our ranking of what they should prioritize accomplishing over the next few months.
Consulte Mais informação »
How we made Eurovision 2023's visual identityDesign Bridge and Partners and Starlight Creative reveal how they captured the energy of the Eurovision Song Contest through a vibrant, fun identity.
Consulte Mais informação »