Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson (second from right) with, from left, Cllrs Karina Carlin, Sean McPeake and Deirdre Hargey at the launch of the party’s local government manifesto.
Sinn has launched its local government election manifesto in Derry.
Speaking at an event in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Great James Street the party’s councillor co-ordinator Sean McPeake said its manifesto outlined Sinn Fein’s pledge to the people to deliver first class services based on equality and fairness and to bring a republican analysis to local Government.
Cllr McPeake added: “With the new powers being bestowed on Councils across the North it is important that we have a manifesto that reflects our ability to bring about change and improve the lives of citizens by maximising the potential these changes give us.
“It is important that the increased economic and planning powers are utilised to bring prosperity and jobs into every council area across the North.”
The launched was chaired by Sinn Fein European election candidate, and outgoing MEP, Martina Anderson, who said the “promotion of women” was a “key element” of the party’s manifesto.
Ms Anderson said: “Although I am very busy with the European campaign I felt it important to participate in the launch of the local government manifesto as team Sinn Féin has the same political thread running through every elected body on the island of Ireland and that is building a nation of equals and promoting the equality agenda.
“I was delighted to be joined on the stage by two strong woman councillors outlining the promotion of women not only in election but in public life, a key element in our manifesto.”
Speakers also included Cllrs Deirdre Hargey and Karina Carlin.
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