Tag Archives: Mark Durkan MP

The Party’s Over…..

Posted on March 4, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Are we witnessing the death throes of the Social Democratic and Labour Party? I have never subscribed to the notion that SDLP has been finished for years. That’s just Sinn Féin talking themselves up and Slugger O’Toole talking up their … Continue reading →

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#We Are The 56

Posted on July 6, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

As I actually voted to LEAVE (EU Referendum) I cannot claim any membership of this “hashtag”. The percentage of voters in Norn Iron who voted REMAIN is 56 per cent. I was at a SDLP organised meeting at the Wellington … Continue reading →

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Pat Ramsey MLA Retires

Posted on December 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

i have to say that I am personally sorry to hear that Pat Ramsey is standing down from the Assembly. A genuinely decent guy. SDLP man to the core. He will be a hard man to replace in part because … Continue reading →

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“The Commons At It’s Best”?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Today will be one of those alleged great show-piece events in the (British) House of Commons. The political correspondents at BBC, ITN and Sky and the sketch-writers in the major newspapers are already dusting off the clichés …including the old … Continue reading →

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The Town I Love So Well

Posted on April 27, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

In recent days, I have been in East, South and North Belfast, Strangford, North Down, East Antrim, Lagan Valley and of course Upper Bann. My stately progress thru the northern constituencies began in Foyle (ie Derry City) two weeks ago. … Continue reading →

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Poster Boys & Girls…#7 Mark Durkan (SDLP).

Posted on April 9, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Derry City yesterday. Mark Durkan, outgoing SDLP MP for Foyle. This poster of Mark (a Manchester United supporter), who had a Q & A Session with young people yesterday is outside the Ulsterbus Station. The Guild Hall is in the background.

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Good News Week…For SDLP

Posted on March 7, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

So here is a welcome piece of News for SDLP. They are the political party that the electorate trusts most on “economic issues”. I wonder how many people actually took the full meaning of the question on board. It is … Continue reading →

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A Dirty Peace

Posted on February 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Once again, Mark Durkan MP gets it right. “It is a Dirty Peace following a Dirty War” It is a shame that Mark stood down as SDLP a few years back. Yes it all makes sense…he has a family man … 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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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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