The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West.
Jun 26, 2024
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Political analyst David McCann, commentator Brendan Hughes, and journalist Suzanne Breen discuss the upcoming Belfast elections. They analyze key players, humor in the election race, challenges for the Green Party, and potential outcomes in East, North, South, and West Belfast constituencies.
East Belfast presents a close race between DUP and Alliance, impacted by party fragmentation and Sinn Féin's approach.
Boundary changes in South, North, and West Belfast constituencies signal potential shifts in future election dynamics.
Deep dives
East Belfast Constituency Profile
East Belfast is a closely contested constituency with Gavin Robinson of the DUP facing off against Naomi Long of the Alliance party. The TUV's presence adds to the complexity, recalling past election impacts. Factors like progressive party fragmentation and Sinn Féin's approach affect the tight race.
South Belfast and Mid Down Profile
South Belfast features a significant battle between Claire Hannah and Kate Nicholl of Alliance with DUP's Tracy Kelly joining the race. The SDLP's Paul Bradshaw aims to challenge, as boundary changes impact the landscape, setting the stage for potential shifts in future elections.
North Belfast Overview
North Belfast presents a historic stronghold for Sinn Féin with John Finucan defending against a competitive field including the DUP's Philip Brett and People Before Profit's Jerry Carroll. Boundary changes and unionist strategies signal possible shifts in the constituency's political landscape for upcoming elections.
Insights on West Belfast
West Belfast remains a stronghold for Sinn Féin, with Paul Maskey expected to secure a comfortable victory. While Sinn Féin's dominant position is evident, the battle for the second spot reflects potential shifts in the local political dynamics with People Before Profit and other parties vying for influence and future Assembly considerations.