Ex-policeman standing for Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has selected a former police officer to stand in the next Westminster elections, it emerged tonight.

Ex-policeman standing for Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has selected a former police officer to stand in the next Westminster elections, it emerged tonight.

Billy Leonard, who defected to the republican party from the SDLP, will contest the East Derry seat.

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