Uniting People Is Easier Than Uniting the Country; THE SDLP's Danny O'Connor Is a Passionate Supporter of the Good Friday Agreement. Here Today He Explains Where the SDLP Stands on the Latest Political Crisis - That We Must Unite People Not Lands in a Bid to Save the Peace

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Byline: Danny O'Connor SDLP MLA

IN recent times I have been asked to outline the core differences between the SDLP and other Nationalist parties.

There are indeed clear defining lines between the SDLP and other parties and I would like to take this opportunity to explain some of the fundamental differences as I see them.

The SDLP was formed on the belief of social democracy and equality for all.

This remains the case, and I remain committed to these beliefs.

The only way forward is to unite all the people on this island.

Some parties talk about a simple majority as being justification for a united Ireland. This is simply not so.

It has proved impossible for Unionists to coerce Nationalists into accepting the six counties …