Colum Eastwood, the outgoing leader of the SDLP, expressed the need for change, stating, 'Now is a big moment for a change for a new Ireland. I want to make a contribution to that.' His resignation, following significant electoral losses, reflects the party's struggles in the face of declining support, losing the moderate voice among nationalists to Sinn Féin over the years.
In addressing his party's challenges, Eastwood highlighted, 'This is a difficult context for the middle ground.' The SDLP, co-founded by Nobel laureate John Hume, has seen dwindling power after the Good Friday Agreement, reducing its presence significantly in recent elections.
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