26-year-old Eóin Tennyson elected new deputy leader of Northern Ireland's Alliance Party.

Eóin Tennyson, a 26-year-old MLA for Upper Bann, has been elected as the new deputy leader of Northern Ireland's Alliance Party, succeeding Stephen Farry. The election occurred at a meeting of 190 party members in Belfast. Tennyson, who previously served as a councillor since 2019 and became the youngest MLA in 2022, aims to broaden the party's outreach beyond its traditional bases. Party leader Naomi Long praised his experience and commitment.

October 08, 2024
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