Tag Archives: Claire Hanna

Fearghal McKinney MLA

Posted on September 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Congratulations to Fearghal McKinney, who becomes a MLA tomorrow. Elected on a clear majority over Claire Hanna (commiserations to a very able candidate). The voting 113 to 69 will surprise many.I honestly thought Fearghal would win.But the margin surprised me. … Continue reading →

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Pay Day Loans

Posted on September 2, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Fair play to Councillor Claire Hanna (SDLP) on her motion at Belfast City Hall tonight. The City Council is now committed to working with Advice services to combat the menace of predatory “pay day” loan companies. Just why the Government … Continue reading →

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No……Not An Attack On Democracy

Posted on January 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I never really get the rhetoric that this “is an attack on Democracy”. Democracy is an abstract kinda thing. When politicians refer to attacks on Democracy, they are unwittingly detracting from the fact that violence is directed against PEOPLE….flesh and … Continue reading →

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SDLP Euro Candidate?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Early next year, SDLP will be selecting their candidate to run in the 2014 European Elections. I would have thought that Conall McDevitt would have been the front runner. I now think that Patsy McGlone is most likely candidate. Patsy … Continue reading →

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