Mark H. Durkan
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Mark H. Durkan is a Social Democratic and Labour Party
politician in Northern Ireland
who was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly
in 2011.
He was elected to Derry City Council
in 2005 and also sits on the Western Health & Social Care Board.
He is the nephew of former SDLP leader Mark Durkan
.
Similar to former US President Harry S. Truman
, Mark's middle initial "H" isn't short for anything but is, in fact, his middle name. Critics have pointed out how it adds a certain statesmanlike quality to his demeanour.
Social Democratic and Labour Party
The Social Democratic and Labour Party is a social-democratic, Irish nationalist political party in Northern Ireland. Its basic party platform advocates Irish reunification, and the further devolution of powers while Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom...
politician in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
who was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the devolved legislature of Northern Ireland. It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and to appoint the Northern Ireland Executive...
in 2011.
He was elected to Derry City Council
Derry City Council
Derry City Council is a district council in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The Council is is responsible for the city of Derry and the immediate environ, providing services to an estimated population of , making it the third largest district council in Northern Ireland by population.The...
in 2005 and also sits on the Western Health & Social Care Board.
He is the nephew of former SDLP leader Mark Durkan
Mark Durkan
Mark Durkan is an Irish nationalist politician in Northern Ireland who was leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party from 2001 to 2010.-Early life:...
.
Similar to former US President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
, Mark's middle initial "H" isn't short for anything but is, in fact, his middle name. Critics have pointed out how it adds a certain statesmanlike quality to his demeanour.