Tag Archives: SDLP

Platform For Change: Haass Talks

Posted on November 27, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Platform For Change. A meeting to discuss the Haass Talks. Always worrying to see middle-aged men in Lycra. Its funny how poor people ride bicycles thru necessity and middle-class people ride bicycles as some kinda statement. The usual suspects from … Continue reading →

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21st Century Boys

Posted on November 16, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I have to say that I like Basil McCrea and I like John McCallister more. But I am still not sure that the Party they founded (NI21) can make any impact. Being “liked” is not enough. And Basil and John … Continue reading →

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Fair Play SDLP Ballycastle

Posted on November 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting motion (deferred at Conference) from SDLP in Ballycastle. Asking SDLP should organise in the Republic of Ireland. Good idea? Yes …not necessarily in the short-term …but SDLP has to put down a marker that it is an all-Ireland party. … Continue reading →

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Eddie McGrady RIP

Posted on November 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP members are saddened tonight at the death earlier today of Eddie McGrady, one of the first people to join the SDLP in 1970. I had never formally met him, but can still recall the first occasion that I actually … 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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Dolores Kelly Should Know Better

Posted on October 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I am a member of SDLP. I rarely use this Blog to criticise colleagues. But as Stormont will be the venue horse some nonsensical pageant….where young women will be judged on looks and personality, I can only condemn Dolores Kelly, … Continue reading →

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And…It’s Goodbye From Him

Posted on September 18, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I will no longer be keeping an eye on the Czar of Russia. There will be no more updates to this Blog. This Blog had been one of the most interesting things that I have done in my (later) life. … Continue reading →

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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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Conall McDevitt

Posted on September 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Saddened to learn of resignation of Conall McDevitt from Politics. This Blog is socialist, republican and nationalist and while getting some credit for being independently minded, I lean towards SDLP. In the circumstances, I will not be blogging about this … 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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