Red Lines
The Constituency Profiles: Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh
Jun 12, 2024
Political analyst David McCann, journalist Suzanne Breen, and political commentator Gareth Gordon join to dissect the upcoming elections in Lagan Valley, Upper Bann, and Newry & Armagh. They discuss constituency profiles, key candidates, strategic approaches, and potential election outcomes, highlighting the alliances, ironies, and uncertainties in the political landscape of Northern Ireland.
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- Alliance poses a strong challenge in Lagan Valley due to the shifting voting patterns away from DUP.
- Sinn Fein maintains a firm grip in Newry & Armagh, with other parties facing difficulties in breaking their dominance.
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Lagan Valley Constituency Analysis
Lagan Valley, historically a DUP stronghold, faces an intriguing electoral battle as Sorsha Eastwood of Alliance emerges as a formidable challenger. In the last election, there was a significant swing away from the DUP, with Alliance achieving their best result. The absence of Sinn Fein presents an opportunity for Alliance to potentially secure a surprise win, driven by strategic voting dynamics. With strong candidates from various parties and historical voting patterns shifting, the contest in Lagan Valley is poised to be closely watched.
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