McGlone to fight McGuinness for seat

Patsy McGlone has been selected as the SDLP candidate for Mid Ulster in the forthcoming general election.

The Mid Ulster MLA was unanimously chosen at a selection convention held in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, last night.

He will now fight for the seat occupied by Sinn Féin’s chief negotiator Martin McGuinness.

Mr McGlone was proposed by Councillor Joe McBride and seconded by Councillor Mary Baker.

Speaking to delegates at the meeting, Mr McGlone said: “I am very proud to have been selected by the delegates here tonight from throughout South Derry and East Tyrone.

“In this election people will make a very clear choice when they vote SDLP. They will be voting for a new Ireland and a new future.”