McCrossan selected to contest West Tyrone Assembly election for SDLP

The SDLP has selected Daniel McCrossan MLA to once again contest the West Tyrone constituency in next year's Assembly election.

A lifelong SDLP member and proud Strabane man, Mr McCrossan has represented West Tyrone at Stormont since 2016, building a strong reputation as a determined campaigner on healthcare, education, rural investment and support for local families and businesses.

He has also emerged as a leading voice in the campaign for the delivery of the A5 Western Transport Corridor, consistently pressing for the long-awaited, life-saving project to proceed without further delay.

Welcoming his selection, Mr McCrossan said it was a “huge honour” to have been chosen to represent the SDLP in West Tyrone.

“West Tyrone is my home, and representing my community has been the privilege of my life. I'm asking the people of West Tyrone for their support to continue fighting for the issues that matter most to local families,” he said.

He added that people were increasingly frustrated with political deadlock and wanted practical solutions and meaningful progress on the issues affecting their everyday lives.

“People are tired of a politics that has answers for everything, but solutions for nothing. They want delivery on the A5, shorter waiting lists, stronger public services, and a better future for their children.

“For too long, politics here has been dominated by division and deadlock. The SDLP offers something different. We are focused on the future.

“We're building a new Ireland, with a better Northern Ireland along the way. That means making this place work in the here and now, while working to build a better future in a new Ireland.”

SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP congratulated Mr McCrossan on his selection, describing him as an outstanding champion for the constituency and a relentless advocate for the A5 and the investment West Tyrone needs.

“Daniel is a hardworking, effective representative who understands the challenges facing local families and is focused on delivering real results,” she said.

“I am delighted that Daniel will once again carry the SDLP banner in West Tyrone, and I look forward to campaigning alongside him.”

Mr McCrossan's selection marks the beginning of the SDLP's campaign to retain its representation in West Tyrone, with healthcare, public services, infrastructure investment and the future delivery of the A5 expected to feature prominently.