Tag Archives: SDLP Conference

SDLP: Reasons To Be Cheerful

Posted on March 11, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I wont be able to travel to Derry for the SDLP Conference tomorrow. It promises to be a Conference with a difference. It is in Derry, spiritual home of the Party and the constituency of new Leader, Colum Eastwood. I … Continue reading →

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SDLP…That Was The Week That Was

Posted on November 21, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Or an alternative headline…”SDLP …a  week is a long time in Politics”. It seems that this was a good week for SDLP. On Saturday, last week, we were all a bit nervy. This Saturday, we are more optimistic than we … Continue reading →

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Manifesto Mash Up

Posted on November 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I have never really understood “lobbying”. Always seems to me that the average voter  who has a problem with Family Tax Credit might be better just calling in to the constituency office of any MLA. Why would they go to … Continue reading →

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“Irish News” Today

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have received a couple of emails asking me to comment on Brian Feeney’s colum in the “Irish News” today. This necessitated me walking down to the local shop at 6pm. I spare no effort on behalf of my readers. … Continue reading →

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Strabane Branch SDLP

Posted on November 12, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The Dan McAreavey Trophy is awarded annually to the SDLP Party member who has made a  significant contribution to the Party. The winner is announced just before the Party Leader’s speech. This year it was a joint award……..honouring an Individual … Continue reading →

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“You Cant Win Anything With Kids”?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Conference 2012. It is odd that other weblogs are concentrating on speeches made by Dolores Kelly and Alasdair McDonnell. They are as usual completely missing the big story. And I did openly state on another website that what happens … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference…How Was It For You?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Always difficult to comment on SDLP Conference. There might seem some special pleading of the “well he would say that….wouldnt he?” if I say that it was pretty good. Of course the whole purpose and stage management of a modern … Continue reading →

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Dolores Kelly

Posted on November 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A big thank you to Dolores Kelly MLA who took me home last night from the SDLP Conference. On way home, I asked her if she would send me a copy of her speech and she kindly let me have … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference -Economy

Posted on June 22, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 The latest in a line of SDLP special conferences/seminars took place in Armagh yesterday. Previous conferences have taken place under the radar but this one was arguably the most high profile. It may look from the outside that not much … Continue reading →

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