Tag Archives: Alliance Party

Donorgate

Posted on March 27, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So a Conservative Party treasurer (and millionaire) got on the wrong end of a newspaper sting……..and was secretly filmed (will they ever learn?) negotiating a Premiership type donation to the Conservative Party. Apparently for £250,000 Peter Cruddas was offering dinner … Continue reading →

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Interesting Piece On Slugger-Stratagem Website

Posted on March 22, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The peerless Mick Fealty has an interesting piece on Slugger O’Toole (partner of Stratagem which advises Rowntree which has given £98,000 to the Alliance Party over the past few years) …..in which he compares and contrasts the very public nature … Continue reading →

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John Prescott Reminds Me Of……Me.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I just watched John Prescott interviewed by Stephen Sacker on the BBC News Channel. As always Prescott, much derided in the mainstream press and the Blaggersphere was impressive. Particuarly so when he pointed out that he spent a lot of … Continue reading →

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Parsley Re-Joins Alliance……Shock!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I see that Michael Shilliday (on Twitter) refers to Ian Parsley’s Wikipedia entry (I know…..I thought that also)………and I note Ian Parsley has re-joined the Alliance Party. It is getting harder to keep track. Anyway looking forward to seeing Mr Parsley…….a “politician … Continue reading →

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The Alliance Party …”Liberal Unionists”?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

While the upcoming decade of Centenaries (and a whole industry is built around it) CAN provide an opportunity for a degree of reconciliation ans we bow to the False God of a “shared history”……it also provides an opportunity to properly … Continue reading →

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From Basil McIvor To Basil McCrea…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have been watching “liberal unionism” for over forty years. And playing poker almost as long……….and I know a busted flush when I see one. When the cards are dealt, there is some Hope. But it all ends in Failure. … Continue reading →

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Parsley Watch

Posted on March 8, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A good night for those of us who have taken a keen interest in the political career of Ian Parsley. Alliance councillor elected on the last count in Holywood DEA (North Down) 2005. Alliance candidate…..defected to Conservative Unionists and stood … Continue reading →

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Paula Bradshaw Elected To Alliance Party Executive!!!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

When Paula Bradshaw (and then Harry Hamilton) left the UUP ……there was an exchange of views on the Slugger O’Toole (partner of Stratagem who advises Rowntree which funds the Alliance Party) as to whether they would be fast-tracked by the … Continue reading →

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Has SDLP Turned The Corner?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is now four months since the SDLP Annual Conference and the election of Alasdair McDonnell to replace Margaret Ritchie. Although Alasdair got off to a shaky start…that initial speech will haunt him……..and there was that furore over MLA salaries, things … Continue reading →

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Who Pays The Farry Man?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Who pays Stephen Farry (Alliance-Rowntree), Minister for Employment and Learning? Well obviously we do. And Rowntree played a part too. I am intrigued that Mr Farry is Guest of Honour at a Belfast Chamber of Commerce “dinner” on 7th March. … Continue reading →

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