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The Party Origins Our party was formed in 1977 to fill the obvious void that existed in relation to the Loyalist working-class which was being under-represented and mis-represented. We believe that there must be 'sharing of responsibility' between Unionists and Nationalists as the best method of governance for Northern Ireland. Constitutional Nationalists have accepted the 'principle of consent' which means Northern Ireland will remain part of the United Kingdom so long as the majority so wish it. Therefore, Nationalists, being a sizeable minority and our fellow-citizens, must have an executive role in any legislature which may come into being. Some people refer to this method of government as 'power sharing'. We are a Party of the 'common people' therefore, we are Labour-oriented. We believe in commonality, equality, and plurality. We represent and attract our support from the working-class, the non-working class and the under-class. Our
membership is open to any citizen of Northern Ireland regardless of
creed or colour. We are completely anti-sectarian and desire an equitable
society in which everyone is able to propound their political and religious
beliefs without let or hindrance proving it is carried out within the
law of the land. We
make no apology for our British/Irishness and we respect those who,
non-violently espouse a different political philosophy. For
all time, we earnestly desire peace in our Country but it cannot be
peace at any price.
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