SDLP Conference: Your task Dr. McDonnell if you choose to accept it

You’re the leader of the SDLP, your party was once the dominant force within nationalism, your predecessor was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and you have just led your party to its worst ever Europen and Local government result. This is the baggage that Alasdair McDonnell walks into his conference with on Friday. There are enough people about the place pointing out where the SDLP has gotten it wrong and whether they have a future or not, but I want …

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