Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy will not seek deputy position

Party’s Northern leader Michelle O’Neill will be only candidate for deputy leader

Tue, Jan 23, 2018, 13:21 Updated: Tue, Jan 23, 2018, 13:27

Sarah Bardon

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy said he did not believe he could mount a credible campaign in the short period of time available.

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has confirmed he will not seek the position of deputy leader of the party.

Mr Carthy confirmed he has received the necessary number of nominations to allow his name to be listed as a candidate. However, he did not believe he could mount a credible campaign in the short period of time.

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Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy will not seek deputy position

Party’s Northern leader Michelle O’Neill will be only candidate for deputy leader

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