Murdoch McKibbin to stand for Sinn Féin in Ards Peninsula
Sinn Féin has selected Murdoch McKibbin as a candidate to contest the council elections in the Ards Peninsula area for Ards and North Down Borough Council.
Commenting after submitting his nomination papers today, Murdoch McKibbin said:
“It is a great honour to be selected to contest the upcoming election for Sinn Féin.
“If elected, I will be a voice for everyone across North Down.
“We are in a critical time in politics. I will make my voice heard to defend the rights of citizens in the face of Brexit and the denial of rights as a result of the Tory/DUP pact.
“As a student, I understand the impact that Brexit will have on our rights as students and young people and the potential losses to student programmes and funding as a consequence.
“I am asking for your support on 2 May as a new, energetic and progressive voice Ards Peninsula.”