Ireland's Fianna Fáil Party and Northern Ireland's Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) have announced a "policy partnership" that stops just short of a full merger between the cross-border parties.
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says there will be a program of public engagement and common policy proposals put forward on economic development, Irish unity, Brexit, education, health, and housing. The SDLP party platform advocates Irish reunification, and the further devolution of powers while Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom. The two parties won't be putting forward joint candidates in May’s local elections in Northern Ireland.
Pictured: Colum Eastwood of the SDLP and Micheal Martin of Fianna Fáil
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