Friday 16th March 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that more development is needed to make the most of the Patrician and Early Christian heritage in the constituency and beyond.
Tuesday 20th March 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken out in advance of the Westminster Budget to call for positive action to be taken on key issues negatively affecting the lives of ordinary people.
Wednesday 21st March 2012 Following today’s budget statement SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the Chancellor for refusing to take action to lower fuel prices.
Monday 26th March 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that the Westminster Budget will not deliver on growth and serves only to punish those worst off.
Monday 2nd April 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the news that energy firms E.On and RWE Npower will not now develop new nuclear projects on Anglesey and near Bristol.
Monday 2nd April 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has hit out at government plans to permit GCHQ access to the communication records of every citizen.
Wednesday 4th April 2012 The SDLP’s newest MLA, Seán Rogers, has formally taken office in a short signing-in ceremony at Stormont.
Thursday 5th April 2012 SDLP Intergovernmental Affairs spokesperson Margaret Ritchie has said she is not convinced enough is being done in terms of north-south cooperation on key socio-economic areas.
Monday 16th April 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the Office of Fair Trading to take action to reduce fuel prices in Northern Ireland.
Tuesday 17th April 2012 SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has been given assurances that the cuts to jobs in First Trust bank will be on the agenda at the next North-South Ministerial Council meeting.