https://youtu.be/P8pT8yEcFdE The Social Democratic and Labour Party (or as they will be referred to in this opening paragraph, "The Simply and Desperately trying to Live Party") are currently the third biggest party in the NI Executive, although that could all change by May the 5th. They were founded in the 1970s, and they were one … Continue reading Politics Made Simple part 3 (The Northern Ireland Assembly Election): What Is The SDLP?
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Politics Most Simple Episode 1 (The Northern Ireland Assembly Election): What is the DUP?
https://youtu.be/0AAmSbsYBlg The DUP is the biggest Unionist party in Northern Ireland at the minute, currently holding the First Minister post — or at least when the Assembly is actually sitting. They helped hold up the British government between 2016-2019, back when Theresa May was Prime Minister, and for a short time when Boris Johnson became … Continue reading Politics Most Simple Episode 1 (The Northern Ireland Assembly Election): What is the DUP?