SDLP will not attend White House on St Patrick's Day
SDLP says it won't attend St Patrick's Day events in US
The SDLP has ruled out attending any events for St Patrick's Day in Washington DC next month. Traditionally, political leaders from across the island travel to the US capital every March to take part in events. These include the presentation by the Taoiseach of a bowl of shamrock to the US President at the White House.
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