Tag Archives: SDLP

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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So…Equal Marriage?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Later today, the Norn Iron Assembly will be debating “Equal Marriage”. Even though, the DUP have submitted a Petition of Concern, the exercise is not entirely pointless…as it sets out the attitudes of the main players in Norn Iron. Is … Continue reading →

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Banker Bonus, Living Wage And Zero Hours

Posted on April 28, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

It is of course a cliche that to make the Rich work hard…you have to pay them a fortune and to make the Poor work harder…you only need to pay them buttons. Last week there was a furore over the … Continue reading →

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This Blog Is Now In “Election Mode”

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

This Blog has a wide readership. Of course you all know that I am member of SDLP but I am always heartened when non-SDLP people tell me that I am “independently minded”. It will come as no surprise that KEEPING … 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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So…I Am Actually A TUV Supporter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I have to admit that I love those MEMEs and surveys on Facebook. In the last week, I have learned that 1 My Aura is Blue. 2 My Game of Thrones Character name is Ser(sic) Jon Mormaunt, First of His … Continue reading →

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“Mainstream Nationalist” Makes A Comeback

Posted on April 13, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Back to the Future.? It is the 1960s again. Every nationalist could be called a “mainstream nationalist”. I am pretty sure my family was. Catholic…we had the “Irish News” delivered from Albert Street, while the Protestant neighbours had the “News … Continue reading →

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Justice Delayed

Posted on April 12, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Nearly four decades ago, Dinny Mullen was murdered at his home near Moy in County Tyrone. The murderers were members of the British Security Forces. Writs have been served on the PSNI and Ministry of Defence. Denise Fox, SDLP Executive … Continue reading →

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We Dont Need No Educashion!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Its almost a cliche that American academics who compare the American and Norn Iron Civil Rights struggles do not understand that Education (and access to it) was not a major issue here. Catholics and Protestants had (in American terms) “segregated” … Continue reading →

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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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