South Down27 Mar 2025Death and rape threats among abuse suffered by politiciansSome MLAs are considering leaving elected politics over the abuse they and their families face, BBC News NI understands.27 Mar 202524 Apr 2024Search begins to replace Alliance MLA who quitThe party said Mr Brown, first elected in 2022, was quitting due to "personal reasons".24 Apr 202431 Jan 2022Poots 'has no plans to contest Lagan Valley seat'The former DUP leader had sought to stand in the South Down constituency but was not selected.31 Jan 202219 May 2021Sinn Féin deselects South Down MLA Emma RoganIt follows changes in Foyle, where two sitting MLAs including Martina Anderson were asked to step down.19 May 2021
