Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance · Lagan Valley
FULL PROFILESorcha Eastwood is the Alliance MP for Lagan Valley, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Northern Ireland political institutions · Cross-border trade and regulations · Consumer protection · Healthcare and dementia · Financial inclusion
Positions
Northern Ireland governance — Supports reforming appointment processes for First Minister and Deputy First Minister
moderate
Cross-border trade — Advocates for reducing barriers between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
strong
Political accountability — Supports measures to prevent institutional collapse in Northern Ireland
moderate
Healthcare — Advocates for better early-onset dementia recognition and support
moderate
Financial inclusion — Supports Northern Ireland representation on Financial Inclusion Committee
moderate
Workers' rights — Stands in solidarity with workers facing corporate decisions
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing practical impacts on Northern Ireland residents and businesses. Shows cross-community approach, stating people across Northern Ireland regardless of political background share common concerns about institutional stability.
Background
Sorcha Eastwood is a relatively new MP, first elected in 2024, representing the Alliance Party in Northern Ireland. Her professional background before parliament is not clearly detailed in the available evidence.