Brady Will Not Seek Re-election

Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said:

“For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people with welfare and housing advice.

“First elected to the Assembly in 2007, Mickey has spent his life fighting for a fair and equal society, and was steadfast in his support for the Good Friday Agreement and delivering real change.

“He was elected to Westminster as MP for Newry and Armagh on three terms and has worked hard and with great determination, both locally and abroad, to promote the continued peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland and to consolidate the growth of Sinn Féin.

“I want to thank Mickey for his lifelong contribution, for a life activism, friendship and for his warmth and kindness and I wish him and his family all the very best for the future.

“Although stepping down from elected politics, I have no doubt Mickey will continue to champion the people of Newry and Armagh, while enjoying much-deserved downtime. Ádh mór, Mickey.”

Mickey Brady MP – Bio

Mickey was born in Ballybot in 1950, one of the oldest parts of Newry.

He began work as a project manager of the Welfare Rights Project with the Confederation of Community Groups in Newry.

Mickey has always worked to give a voice to the socially excluded and powerless.

He was first elected in 2007 to the Assembly to represent the people of Newry and Armagh, and was re-elected in 2007.

During his time in the Assembly, Mickey served on the Health Committee and also served as Deputy-Chair of the Department for Social Development Committee.

He was then elected as MP for Newry and Armagh in 2015 and again in 2017 and 2019.

Mickey has always been a strong advocate of the Good Friday Agreement and is a current member of the Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee in Leinster House.

He has worked together with all communities to build peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland and to build a better future for all.

ENDS