John Finucane MP

Young people deserve a say in who represents them, & a role in shaping our future. I welcome today’s announcement by the British government that it will extend the right to vote to 16 & 17-year-olds. Sinn Féin will be urging British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ensure this…

North Belfast Community Partnership plays a vital role in helping make this part of the city the best place to live, work & visit. I was delighted to attend their recent conference, which brought together a range of local organisations. It was inspiring to hear about the…

The exciting conversation on constitutional change is well underway in communities throughout Ireland. Tonight, Peter Canavan joins ‘Gaels le Chéile’ to discuss how Gaels can help shape a new, united & stronger Ireland. It’s time for the Irish government to begin planning &…

What a game ahead at Croke Park - Donegal flying the flag for us Ulster Gaels. Ádh mór! 🟢🟡

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Belfast Pride to everyone celebrating today, I hope it’s filled with joy and love for you all. Your courage over many years has helped transform our society for the better. As your First Minister, I’m committed to building a future where everyone in our LGBTQIA+…

🙌 Féile an Tuaiscirt continues to go from strength to strength, & I’m looking forward to getting along to some of this year’s events. Running from 25 July to 14 August, the team have pulled together an incredible programme with something for the whole family to enjoy. Check…

The African and Caribbean Support Organisation (ACSONI) does incredible work supporting those who’ve come to our island to make it their home. I was pleased to meet with them recently to discuss how we can continue building an inclusive, welcoming society. Racism & the vile…

Children should be allowed to play together at summer camp without facing intolerance. These developments are deeply worrying and unacceptable. Sport has the power to unify. Political representatives must call this out. We need to send a clear message that we will continue…

Adh mór to the entire Antrim Ladies squad & management as they prepare to face Sligo today at Clones in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. The whole county is behind you — Aontroim abú! 🟡⚪️

⚽️👏 Brilliant to be at Joe Gormley’s testimonial match today, & no surprise he opened the scoring with a cracking finish. Joe’s an inspiration to so many young people here in north Belfast & a fine example of what hard work & determination can achieve. He’s a Cliftonville…

🇵🇸 Maith sibh to Gaels Against Genocide, who have raised an incredible £30,000 to help fund a mobile maternity unit for Gaza. This is a powerful testament to the generosity, humanity & compassion of Gaels across Ireland. As world leaders continue to look the other way in the…

👏 Wishing the legendary Rev Bill Shaw a happy retirement! Bill has been at the heart of our north Belfast community for decades, always working to make it the best possible place to live & work. His dedication through the 174 Trust & the incredible Duncairn Arts Centre has…

🇮🇪 Join us on 24 August in Belfast as we gather for the National Hunger Strike Commemoration, to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and heroism of the hunger strikers. Fuair siad bás ar son Saoirse na hÉireann.

Today, MPs heard of the desperate need to evacuate children from Gaza for life-saving treatment. Britain has granted just 2 visas — tragically, many children have died waiting. We listened to Dr James Smith give personal testimony about the dismantling of Palestinian…

Twenty-eight years on from his killing, it is shameful that Sean Brown’s family are still being denied the truth. Today, Sinn Féin MPs stood with his family outside Westminster to support their campaign for a public inquiry — the only mechanism to deliver justice. It is time…

🪴 The new garden at Grace Family Centre is a brilliant addition to an already thriving community hub in north Belfast. It was great to attend the opening & even plant a seed myself! Groups like Grace Family Centre are the heartbeat of our communities, working selflessly to…

It was fantastic to have Nathan & Padraig Piaras from St Malachy’s, along with Odhran & Liam from St Mary’s, join me for work experience this week. They gained a great insight into my role as MP for north Belfast, the day-to-day work involved, & the wide range of community…

Féile an Phobail continues to go from strength to strength, & I was delighted to attend this year’s launch. It’s the biggest community festival of its kind anywhere in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across Ireland & beyond. The energy & vibrancy it…

A united Ireland is an opportunity to transform our health & social care services. Today, Sinn Féin has launched its case for an all-island health & care system - our vision for a truly connected, world-class service. One that ensures everyone gets the care they need, when…

📷 Sinn Féin has brought forward a bill to the Dáil to end RTÉ geo-blocking for people in the North. From GAA games, to Irish teams on the world stage, to your favourite shows. It’s time RTÉ, as our national broadcaster, served everyone across our island. @johnfinucane