The former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie has said she remains "SDLP to the core" even though she has had to quit the party to become a peer. Ms Ritchie was leader of the SDLP between 2010 and 2011 ...

Margaret Ritchie is the new leader of Northern Ireland's Social Democratic and Labour Party. Miss Ritchie, the Assembly's Social Development Minister, replaces Mark Durkan, who remains MP for Foyle.

Margaret Ritchie launched the SDLP's election campaign in Belfast on Thursday. Margaret Ritchie launched the SDLP's election campaign on Thursday with a pledge to unite people and build prosperity.

FORMER SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie is set to take up a seat in the House of Lords. A spokesman for the SDLP - which is opposed to members sitting in the unelected chamber - last night confirmed ...

PREDICTIONS that Sinn Féin would cut into the SDLP vote in South Down failed to materialise with Margaret Ritchie holding on for another term.

Margaret Ritchie has announced that she is to step down as leader of the SDLP. The South Down MP was facing a challenge to her leadership from the party's deputy leader, Patsy McGlone.

And so NI’s worst kept secret is finally out. Margaret Ritchie is to step down as SDLP leader. Leaving the field open to Patsy McGlone and any other challengers. Mick Fealty Mick is founding editor of ...

Economic competence returned to dominate the Assembly election yesterday as the DUP and Sinn Fein combined to criticise SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie.

The former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie has said she remains "SDLP to the core" even though she has had to quit the party to become a peer. Ms Ritchie was leader of the SDLP between 2010 and 2011 ...

The SDLP's Margaret Ritchie is an Assembly Member for South Down. She was appointed Minister for Social Development in May 2007 and is the sole SDLP member of the Northern Ireland Executive. In the 40 ...