SDLP's youth back Ritchie for leader
THE SDLP's youth wing has backed Margaret Ritchie as the next leader of the party.
The Social Development Minister faces a battle with South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell for the post.
Youth wing chairperson Matthew McDermott said both had impeccable records.
"Margaret Ritchie was deemed to be the best person for the job due to her courage as a minister standing up to the DUP, Sinn Fein and the UDA, her dedication and commitment to a shared future and her work to bring the voices of young people to the centre of policy debates where they belong," he said.
Mr McDonnell said the battle for the top post would be positive and constructive and claimed the support of most Northern Ireland Assembly members.
He wants Ms Ritchie to stand as his deputy.
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