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28/09/2009
Ritchie's Leadership 'Nod'
The SDLP's sole Executive Minister could be set to stand as its new party leader.
South Down MLA Margaret Richie said she is considering contesting the leadership battle next year.
Incumbent leader Mark Durkan has already made his intentions to stand down clear.
The Foyle MP said he would step aside to focus on Westminster work.
Ms Ritchie, the Stormont Social Development Minister, (pictured) said she has received encouragement from people within, and outside, the SDLP.
"I've had many people approach me within the party asking would I run, naturally I'm considering," she told the BBC.
"It's five months to the actual election at the beginning of February and about five to six weeks before nomination, but I shall be giving it consideration."
Following Mr Durkan's announcement last weekend, the SDLP executive has back his decision to resign following the party's conference in February.
The nomination process for a new leader will begin on November 1.
(PR/BMcC)
South Down MLA Margaret Richie said she is considering contesting the leadership battle next year.
Incumbent leader Mark Durkan has already made his intentions to stand down clear.
The Foyle MP said he would step aside to focus on Westminster work.
Ms Ritchie, the Stormont Social Development Minister, (pictured) said she has received encouragement from people within, and outside, the SDLP.
"I've had many people approach me within the party asking would I run, naturally I'm considering," she told the BBC.
"It's five months to the actual election at the beginning of February and about five to six weeks before nomination, but I shall be giving it consideration."
Following Mr Durkan's announcement last weekend, the SDLP executive has back his decision to resign following the party's conference in February.
The nomination process for a new leader will begin on November 1.
(PR/BMcC)
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