SDLP – Only we can deliver a united Ireland
The SDLP has launched its general election manifesto, saying that it’s the only party that can deliver a united Ireland.
The nationalist party stresses its support of the Good Friday Agreement and portrays itself as the “only party to stand totally and positively by both of the key standards of the Good Friday Agreement – an inclusive democracy and a lawful society.”
In the foreword to the manifesto, SDLP leader Mark Durkan said the DUP was “determined to override the positive will of democratic Ireland” and that Sinn Fein was “refusing to listen to the voice of democratic Ireland.”
Mr Durkan believes voters are “growing sick of this manipulation and stalemate” and want a “better way to a better Ireland.”
“A vote for the SDLP says no more stunts, no more stalemate. A vote for anyone else changes nothing – it just makes others more complacent.”
The SDLP promises to get the peace process moving again in Northern Ireland, secure the lifting of the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly, reach out to the Unionist community to persuade them of the merits of unification with Ireland and seek a referendum on an united Ireland.
Other key policies include greater cross border co-operation with Irish bodies, investing in childcare and education and drawing up a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
