Tag Archives: SDLP

The Alliance Party …”Liberal Unionists”?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

While the upcoming decade of Centenaries (and a whole industry is built around it) CAN provide an opportunity for a degree of reconciliation ans we bow to the False God of a “shared history”……it also provides an opportunity to properly … Continue reading →

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The Labour Party in Norn Iron…God Love Them.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The Labour Party in Norn Iron……they havent gone away you know. They are holding their annual conference (no seriously dont laugh!) in a South Belfast hotel tomorrow. For years the British Labour Party never organised in Norn Iron. The Party’s … Continue reading →

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Has SDLP Turned The Corner?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is now four months since the SDLP Annual Conference and the election of Alasdair McDonnell to replace Margaret Ritchie. Although Alasdair got off to a shaky start…that initial speech will haunt him……..and there was that furore over MLA salaries, things … Continue reading →

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The Day That I joined The SDLP…They Stopped Listening To Me

Posted on February 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I like Dawn Purvis. I have met her twice now and found her extremely pleasant. Some might regard her previous membership of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) as baggage…because of its perceived links to the UVF. The real point is … Continue reading →

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Ping Pong Diplomacy…Norn Iron Style

Posted on February 2, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The object of Unionism is to destroy Nationalism. The object of Nationalism is to destroy Unionism. Things are really that simple. The Good Friday Agreement provides a basis to put this on hold………providing as it does a set of obstacles … Continue reading →

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The British “New Years Honours” Choreography in Norn Iron.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

We all know someone who has a MBE or OBE. Occasionally they actually deserve it (with the proviso that I dont like the System at all). Yet there is a choreography. ……certainly at the lowest levels.The Cabinet Office controls the … Continue reading →

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Fitzjames Horse Annual Awards 2011: Young Politician Of The Year

Posted on December 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Perhaps the most interesting category. Nominees: Cllr Christopher Stalford    DUP in South Belfast. I kinda like him. Mayor Niall ÓDonnghaile Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast. Ok he made an eejit of himself but hes young etc etc. Various SDLP Members … Continue reading →

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Fitzjames Horse Annual Awards 2011: Political Family Of The Year.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

This category has been amended to reflect the fact that we have fewer “Couples” actively involved in Politics. One of the Parsleys has retired from Politics. And we now really have one prominent Robinson. The nominees. Nigel Dodds MP North … Continue reading →

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New SDLP Representatives Announced

Posted on December 5, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

A key part of Alasdair McDonnell’s SDLP Leadership Campaign….was his plan to make the SDLP “battle ready” with SDLP representatives appointed to fill gaps in the Partys strength and give the Party a visible presence in places where it was … Continue reading →

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Sean Rogers MLA Elect

Posted on December 5, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Sean Rogers has been selected by SDLP in South Down to be co-opted into the Stormont Assembly to replace Magaret Ritchie who will now be concentrating on her role as Member of Westminster Parliament. Seemingly 239 people voted in the … Continue reading →

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