Tag Archives: Alasdair McDonnell MLA

Colum Eastwood …New SDLP Leader

Posted on November 14, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I blogged this on 5th November. “There are three groups in SDLP. One supporting Alasdair and one supporting Colum….but dont ignore a large body of opinion that this contest (for two different reasons) should not be taking place.” Dare I … Continue reading →

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SDLP Leadership Contest

Posted on October 21, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If you are travelling over the Glenshane Pass tomorrow afternoon, look out for a bus load of  SDLP “Derry wans” heading to Belfast. They are heading for the official launch of Colum Eastwood’s Leadership Election Campaign. Thursday is of course … Continue reading →

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SDLP Leadership Contest

Posted on October 1, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Deja vu? When this Blog started, the SDLP was having a Leadership Contest following the resignatin of Margaret Ritchie after poor results in 2011 Assembly contest. This was in August 2011 and while I supported Patsy McGlone, I was pretty … Continue reading →

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SDLP Selection Convention South Belfast

Posted on June 25, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I am typing this at noon on 25th June. I will not publish this post until after the result of the Selection Convention in South Belfast is known. As far as I know there are only two candidates for two … Continue reading →

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Westminster Election 2015: South Belfast

Posted on May 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Results: South Belfast is a strange consituency. At Assembly level, the six seats are held by five different parties. The sixth seat is held by SDLP. Much has been made of the fact that Alasdair McDonnell has won the … Continue reading →

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Dolores Kelly To Resign AS SDLP Deputy Leader?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Probably not. But there is a certain logic. Brid Rodgers, Dolores predecessor as MLA for Upper Bann and Deputy Leader has an interview in The Irish News in which she says that Alasdair McDonnell should resign from the Leadership. It … Continue reading →

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Alasdair McDonnell Steps Down..From Assembly

Posted on May 11, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

No surprise that Alasdair McDonnell MP, re-elected again for South Belfast is giving up membership of the Assembly. Legislation to be enacted next year will ban these dual mandates and it is logical that he steps down to facillitate the … Continue reading →

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SDLP South Belfast Campaign Launched

Posted on April 15, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Last night. Malone House Hotel, Belfast. Alasdair McDonnell was in pretty good form officially launching the South Belfast Campaign.   Fearghal McKinney MLA made a short speech (first pic) before Alasdair spoke. There is a good mood in SDLP these … Continue reading →

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SDLP Selection Convention: Newry-Armagh

Posted on February 12, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Armagh City Hotel. Crowded hall which is maybe surprising for a Convention to ratify the single nominee. It was so to speak, an “open invite”. Attendees from several branches, not in the constituency. Margaret Ritchie MP in the Chair. Justin … Continue reading →

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Local Elections: South Belfast

Posted on May 30, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Breaking down the Belfast Council area into four Westminster constituencies, I am looking first at South Belfast. From some inner city areas such as Ormeau (nationalist) and The Village (unionist), the constituency also includes the leafier middle class areas of … Continue reading →

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