Today we heard from families who tragically lost children as they were coming home from school.

Their powerful testimonies and pain touched everyone in Stormont today.

We're pleased that the Assembly has today backed a proposal to change the law to improve children's safety when travelling home.

Our motion to improve school bus safety has passed thanks to the courage of those who shared their stories.

This was about making sure no family has to endure what they’ve been through.

Grateful to the campaigners, medical professionals and parents who helped make this happen.

As genocide continues in Gaza, the SDLP is calling on the UK to recognise Palestine, like Ireland, Norway, Spain and others already have.

It’s not a radical step. It’s a moral one.

Peaceful protest is not a crime. And silence on Gaza is not an option.

Today in the Assembly, SDLP Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social called out the arrest of peaceful protesters in Belfast, while the world watches the horror unfolding in Gaza.

The SDLP wants to build an Ireland that is welcoming to all who choose to call this place home.

The DUP, however, is plumbing new depths by pushing divisive politics reminiscent of Enoch Powell.

We were proud to stand today against the DUP's right-wing, populist nonsense.

This budget represents yet more drift, inaction and distraction from the Finance Minister and the Executive.

Today we published our own plans for better public finances, representing real ambition for how we raise and spend money in this place.

Students deserve affordable and accessible education.

Sinn Féin promised young people they would not see fees rise, to go back on that commitment would be incredibly damaging.

The harm caused by excessive smartphone usage in our young people has become clear, providing a source of constant stress and anxiety.

They deserve a break and limiting smartphone usage in schools is a strong first step to take.

It's clear global politics is at a significant turning point.

We can either choose an open, outward looking future, or one which is increasingly closed minded.

We firmly believe our future belongs in a new Ireland in Europe.

@clairehanna.bsky.social

The DUP and others say that we can't be trusted with more fiscal power, while simultaneously lamenting financial decisions taken in Westminster.

They, and the Executive, continually seek and achieve power, yet refuse to take responsibility when it comes to financial decisions.

When her Executive colleagues have been spending over £220,000 on travel, it's bizarre that the First Minister can't say if she stayed in a 5 star hotel.

Our public services are in ruin and it's absurd for ministers to spend public money in this way.

Our health service is at a crisis point, and the Executive is gaslighting us about how much new money is being invested.

Those with power must be honest with the public on what is being funded and where the money is coming from.

@colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social

“Is your vision for this place limited to one part of the community?”

@sineadforfoyle21.bsky.social challenged the deputy First Minister over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station.

It’s in no one’s interest to create another ‘crocodile moment’. Time to focus on inclusion not distraction.

🚑 Ambulance delays outside hospitals are risking lives.

Our Opposition Day motion calls for urgent action to fix the system and deliver faster, safer care.

📄 Read more in our Help Can’t Wait plan: sdlp.ie/help_cant_wait