Déirdre Vaughan SDLP
Former SDLP Meeting Election candidate Déirdre Vaughan has introduced she has “taken the tough determination to step away from politics”.
Ms Vaughan had been chosen by the occasion to face as an MLA within the North Down constituency in Might final yr however acquired 727 first desire votes and was eradicated on the fifth stage of the vote.
In a social media put up on Friday Ms Vaughan wrote: “Private Information. I’ve taken the tough determination to step away from politics and from my place as SDLP Rep in North Down.
“This determination was taken for private causes & I proceed to assist the SDLP values of civil rights & reconciliation.
“Because of everybody who has given me a vote or a dialog or who has allowed me to talk up for them throughout these tough occasions. It has been a privilege.”
Numerous politicians responded to the put up wishing Ms Vaughan effectively.
Alliance Get together MLA Connie Egan wrote: “It was nice to work with you in North Down, Déirdre! All the very best for no matter your future holds.”
Andrew Muir added: “Finest needs sooner or later, at all times a pleasure working with you, hopefully see you in Neds quickly sufficient for a pint.”
Her occasion colleague Séamas de Faoite added: “I’m sorry to listen to that Déirdre – I hope in time you may get concerned once more. There’s a historical past making council seat together with your title on it in North Down.”
Ms Vaughan beforehand labored as an underwriter and enterprise improvement specialist within the finance sector earlier than shifting into the sphere of communications. She beforehand labored as a parliamentary assistant for former SDLP South Down MLA Sinead Bradley.