Mary Katherine McSorley MBE is a former Irish nationalist politician.
Political career McSorley joined the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and was elected to Magherafelt District Council in 1981.The Local Government Elections 1973–1981: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections She was then elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1982, representing Mid Ulster.Mid Ulster 1973–82.
In January 1989, McSorley accepted an MBE.Tim Pat Coogan, The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal 1966–1996 and the Search for Peace This was against SDLP policy which stated that members should not accept British honours. It prompted talk of a split in the party, but McSorley was persuaded to resign.Dearbhail McDonald, "Kelly defies SDLP ban to accept OBE in New Year's honours list", The Times, 1 January 2006 She held her council seat as an independent in 1989,Local Government Elections 1985 – 1989: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Elections but didn't stand for re-election in 1993.Magherafelt District Council Elections 1993–2005, Northern Ireland Elections
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