Sinn Féin’s Director of Elections Conor Murphy said today that the Westminster election is an opportunity to back strong leadership and positive change to keep moving forward to a better future.

Conor Murphy said:

“In this election people can send a clear message about what they want for the future.

“By voting for Sinn Féin on 4th July people are endorsing strong leadership, positive change, and a commitment to work for all.

“People have an opportunity to vote for decisions about their life and their future to be made here, at home.

“They can support better funding for our public services, and reject years of Tory cuts which have targeted workers and families.

“Change will only be delivered in the North by working together in the Executive and Assembly, but this election is our chance to send a clear message about the future we want.

“So let’s seize the opportunity to return the strongest Sinn Féin team and strong voices who want to keep moving forward to a new and better future.

“We have listened to our voters and to people on the ground. 

“Sinn Féin will not contest the East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast, and Lagan Valley constituencies in this election.

“It is clear that people want positive change, and in these constituencies we encourage voters to support progressive parties, who will reject Tory cuts and Tory pacts.

“We need every constituency fighting back against that and we have decided to give the best chance in those four constituencies to those progressive and inclusive candidates who can win.

“It was not an easy decision for Sinn Féin to make but we believe it is in the best interests of society here in the north.”