Tag Archives: Alex Attwood MLA

Euro Race: Runners & Riders

Posted on May 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

With the European Election tomorrow, I think it would be a good idea to list the ten candidates that are standing. It might help those who do not live in Norn Iron understand the Spectrum. Three candidates will be elected. … Continue reading →

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SDLP Campaign Launch

Posted on May 2, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Strange thing. I was at the SDLP Campaign Launch yesterday. And it was…actually very good. I am kinda surprised that I am saying that. It was certainly the best day the SDLP have had in the three or four years … Continue reading →

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SDLP Youth Conference…2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Youth held their annual Conference today. It was a little low-key. Many of the leading young members were otherwise engaged…canvassing for the upcoming elections. A lot of them like Thomas Larkham (Lurgan), Ben Niblock (South Derry), Dermot Henderson (Derry) … Continue reading →

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East Belfast Speaks Out…Quietly.

Posted on November 28, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So last night East Belfast spoke out…quietly. I expected more. Indeed I feared more. I thought there would be folks from the totemic Belmont Bowling Club and maybe the Beast from the East…or at least some Fleggers. Maybe some Short … Continue reading →

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Dolores Fiasco Is Good For SDLP

Posted on October 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Dolores Kelly is the Deputy Leader of the SDLP, the Party of which I am a member. She is also the sole SDLP MLA in my constituency. Being Deputy Leader of the Party suggests #2 in the Party hierarchy In … Continue reading →

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Constituency Offices…#14 Alex Attwood MLA

Posted on August 28, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

The office of Alex Attwood MLA,SDLP West Belfast is on the Stewartstown Road, not far from Casement Park. . Not totally convinced about this one. It of course serves the entire West Belfast area (the SDLP has one MLA and … Continue reading →

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Sinn Fein, SDLP Undermining An Feile?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

First of all an apology to Gaelic speakers. I am blogging from the ipad and have not yet mastered the “fada” (accent marks) and apologies if there are any spelling errors. An Feile an Phobail…the Peoples Festival, the largest Arts … Continue reading →

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Alex For Europe?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It is surely getting to the stage where SDLP should be choosing the candidate for the European Elections in 2014. Will the Party Conference in November be the event at which the candidate is announced? Or will the candidate be … Continue reading →

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“Be Relentlessly Positive”: Alex Attwood

Posted on June 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Alex Attwood delivered the keynote address at the Economic Forum. Ironically as some of the “Planning” powers of his Department of the Environment have been taken from him by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness. The theme of his speech was … Continue reading →

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Ann Travers…Part Deux

Posted on May 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Well that was interesting. There are effectively two places the SDLP could have held a meeting with Ann Travers…seemingly to clarify their stance on  the Jim Allister (TUV) “Special Advisor” Bill. One venue would be Stormont. But that would be … Continue reading →

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