Bread and Butter it isn't - outcome of Northern elections
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Monday March 19, 2007 23:57
by John McAnulty - Socialist Democracy
Bread and butter it wasn’t
Sectarian headcount in Irish election sees Paisley triumphant
Bread and butter it wasn’t
Sectarian headcount in Irish election sees Paisley triumphant
The Northern Irish elections of March 7th ended in triumph for Sinn Fein, who saw off a challenge from traditional republicanism and increased their vote yet again. Their triumph was eclipsed by that of the Paisleyite DUP, now firmly established as the majority party of unionism after unionist voters consigned the UUP, formerly led by David Trimble, to the dustbin of history. Behind the scenes the British government still struggle to establish stability in their colony and set up a local administration, but have the satisfaction of knowing that the anti-imperialist consciousness necessary to fight their rule is at an historic low. full story at :
Comments (1 of 1)
Jump To Comment: 1Qutie an honest account John.
Why then didnt SD stand in the elections. Splintered sunrise seems to belive that you would have done better than the swp had you stood. I really couldnt see that happening. Giving the realtive size of your organisation.
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