Unconfirmed as yet, but Slugger understands that Gerry Mullan, the retiring MLA is planning to launch his candidacy in East Londonderry after being deselected in favour of the previous incumbent John Dallat…
Less certainly, it might be an idea to keep an eye on the party in South Belfast for how the second candidate Naomh Gallagher does (edited).
We're well into the election campaign in South Belfast for our two fab candidates @ClaireHanna and @naomhgallagher 😁 #AE17 https://t.co/HKc6YOO4sV
— Siobhán McAlister (@SiobhanMcA91) January 28, 2017
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