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Politics22 July 2026Archive brief

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces he will not contest the next Stormont election

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces he will not contest the next Stormont election.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces he will not contest the next Stormont election.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 22 July 2026.

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