United KingdomHouse of CommonsSocial Democratic and Labour PartyNorthern Ireland · Belfast South and Mid DownMember of Parliament
Claire Hanna
Profile
Claire Hanna is a Northern Irish politician serving as the Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) since 2024 and as the Member of Parliament for Belfast South and Mid Down since 2019. Previously, she served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast South from 2015 to 2019 and as a Belfast City Councillor. With a professional background in international development, Hanna is known for her advocacy on social issues, including the living wage and the arts. She has consistently pushed for the SDLP to maintain a distinct nationalist identity while engaging in constructive parliamentary work at Westminster.
Details
- Born
- 1980-06-19 · 45 years old
- Birth place
- Galway, Ireland
- Education
- St Bride's Primary, Rathmore Grammar School, Open University (BSc), Queen's University Belfast (LLM)
- Career
- Campaigns officer for Concern Worldwide, international development policy and education
