Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Friday 22°CSaturday 25°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Derry CityHealthNewsPolitics

Eastwood condemns bomb threat against Sinéad McLaughlin

written by cassoscoop January 27, 2022
ShareTweet

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has condemned a threat issued against SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin.

Ms McLaughlin and her staff were forced to evacuate their office on Thursday afternoon after being informed by police of reports that a bomb was left at the premises.

Police are searching the building.

Said the Foyle MP: “This threat against SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin is a despicable attempt to intimdate and stop a tireless public representative from doing their job.

“I know Sinéad will not be deterred and my thoughts are with her and her constituency team after what must have been a frightening experience.

“The entire SDLP stands fully behind them in solidarity.

“Elected representatives should be able to go about their duties without having to worry about threats being issued against them.

“We’ve seen recently in England how the targeting of politicians can end up with tragic consequences.

“Sinéad McLaughlin serves the people of Derry and neither she nor her staff should have been subjected to this ordeal.

Said Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin: “This incident has been very upsetting for my staff who come to work every day to help the people of this community with everything from passport applications to PIP appeals.

“Nobody should have to face this kind of threat when simply going about their job.

“While it’s deeply unpleasant to be subjected to this, nothing will stop me from going about my work on behalf of the people of Derry.

“Whether in my career, as a councillor or an MLA I have often faced barriers, but I have always overcome them and it will take more than the efforts of a few idiotic thugs to stop me from working to represent and improve the lives of people here.”

Eastwood condemns bomb threat against Sinéad McLaughlin was last modified: January 28th, 2022 by cassoscoop

Tags:
colum eastwoodDerry CityEastwood condemns bomb threat against Sinéad McLaughlinFOYLE MLAFoyle MPpeople of DerryPIP appealspolice searchPSNISINEAD MCLAUGHLIN
ShareTweet
cassoscoop

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Derry Labour Market Partnership celebrate success of...

9 hours ago

Savour the best of the North West...

9 hours ago

Bin collections and Recycling Centres operate as...

10 hours ago

Finance Minister visits sites of Derry Strabane...

10 hours ago

Durkan: We need to get serious about...

17 hours ago

Police appeal over children playing in derelict...

17 hours ago

Historic US flag stolen from Derry college

2 days ago

Strabane success in promoting Vibrant Town in...

2 days ago

New baby monitor units arrive at Altnagelvin...

2 days ago

Build a future in construction on fully...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy