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12/11/2001
Durkan and Rodgers elected as new heads of SDLP
Mark Durkan has been officially confirmed as leader of the nationalist SDLP at the annual party conference at the weekend.
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Bríd Rodgers was also elected as deputy leader on Sunday.
In his first conference speech as leader, Mr Durkan reflected on the party’s achievements but also stressed the importance of looking ahead - and of the role of the devolved government within that framework.
The annual conference, which took place over the weekend November 9-11, was John Hume’s last conference as leader of the SDLP. It was also Séamus Mallon’s last conference as deputy leader.
In his acceptance speech Mr Durkan told the conference he had received an invitation to address the North Down Unionist Association next week: “I have accepted it. To listen to the other person's point of view and to explain our point of view is the essence of politics. And it will be a cornerstone of my leadership.”
Mr Durkan, currently Northern Ireland finance minister in the Stormont has already gained one new job this week. He was elected Northern Ireland deputy first minister alongside Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble as first minister on Tuesday November 6. (AMcE)
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Bríd Rodgers was also elected as deputy leader on Sunday.
In his first conference speech as leader, Mr Durkan reflected on the party’s achievements but also stressed the importance of looking ahead - and of the role of the devolved government within that framework.
The annual conference, which took place over the weekend November 9-11, was John Hume’s last conference as leader of the SDLP. It was also Séamus Mallon’s last conference as deputy leader.
In his acceptance speech Mr Durkan told the conference he had received an invitation to address the North Down Unionist Association next week: “I have accepted it. To listen to the other person's point of view and to explain our point of view is the essence of politics. And it will be a cornerstone of my leadership.”
Mr Durkan, currently Northern Ireland finance minister in the Stormont has already gained one new job this week. He was elected Northern Ireland deputy first minister alongside Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble as first minister on Tuesday November 6. (AMcE)
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