Eastwood new leader of SDLP

Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood is the new leader of the SDLP.

The 32-year-old came out on top in today’s leadership contest against outoing leader Alasdair McDonnell in Armagh.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Eastwood said he was "humbled" to be elected leader and paid tribute to his predecessor.

He becomes the third Derry man to front the party since it was formed in 1970.

John Hume held the post from 1979 to 2001 while his successor, current Foyle MP Mark Durkan, was leader to 2010.

Fearghal McKinney was elected the party’s new deputy leader.

Photo shows Mr Eastwood celebrate his election today.