Voters thought Sinn Féin was ‘pulling punches’ on immigration, McDonald says

In the wake of last year’s local and European elections, Mary Lou McDonald revealed that senior figures in Sinn Féin were “disappointed” with her engagement with the party’s base and that she needed to offer more clarity on its policies, including on immigration

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Sinn Féin has corrected a perception that it was “pulling its punches” over immigration policy, Mary Lou McDonald has said.

In the wake of last year’s local and European elections, Ms McDonald revealed that senior figures in Sinn Féin were “disappointed” with her engagement with the party’s base and that she needed to offer more clarity on its policies, including on immigration.