SDLP

Unless something catastrophic happens, expect the DUP-Sinn Féin love-in to continue at Stormont with the other parties in the coalition, namely the SDLP and the Ulster Unionists, complaining about being cut out of the carve up of ministries, power and influence.

Northern Ireland election joy for DUP and Sinn Féin 2011

Matt - I understand an announcement on this matter is imminent, but I still think it'll be constrained by the idea held by both Dublin and London that the SDLP is a suitable vehicle for social democracy in NI.

Two views of social democracy Johnny Guitar 2009

As far as I can see the SDLP is a "100% nationalist party", to use the description from its website.

Two views of social democracy Johnny Guitar 2009

For example, relative primacy of place is given in the manifesto to the message that the SDLP should be a “persuader” for the benefits of a “united Ireland”, a message which they intend to sell to the unionist community.

"THE SDLP’S CHALLENGE" CW 2007

In those days, the SDLP was a greater enemy than Sinn Fein with Hume increasingly internationalising the Northern Ireland problem in Europe and in America.

Slugger O'Toole Mark McGregor 2010

The SDLP was the only party to nominate a candidate for the job of justice minister at a meeting of Stormont party leaders on Tuesday morning.

European Tribune 2010

The SDLP is the province's second pro-united Ireland party, having lost electoral ground to Sinn Fein over the past decade.

Northern Ireland Local News 2010

The SDLP is the province's second pro-united Ireland party, having lost electoral ground to Sinn Fein over the past decade.

Northern Ireland Local News 2010

The SDLP was the only party to nominate a candidate for the job of justice minister at a meeting of Stormont party leaders on Tuesday morning.

European Tribune European Tribune 2010

In those days, the SDLP was a greater enemy than Sinn Fein with Hume increasingly internationalising the Northern Ireland problem in Europe and in America.

Slugger O'Toole Pete Baker 2010