SDLP Minister Bans Fracking In The Six Counties

SDLP minister Mark H Durkan has banned fracking in the Six Counties.
The move has been warmly welcomed by environmentalist's.

Three Cheers For The SDLP

The SDLP has voted against adjournment.Thursday’s motion was supported by 46 votes from two parties - the DUP and Alliance - and voted against by three parties - the SDLP, Sinn Féin and the Ulster Unionist Party - representing 54 votes.

53% Of Scottish Voters Would Vote Yes In New Independence Referendum

A new opinion poll by Ipso/Mori shows most Scottish people would now vote for a Independent Scotland.
The 1,002 participants were polled between Monday and Sunday last week. And half said they would back a second referendum being held in the next five years and 58 per cent in the next ten.

All Tied Up

Doctor Ben Carson and Donald Trump are tied at the top of the Republican field in a new survey of likely Iowa caucus-goers with 23% each, according to the results of a poll by Monmouth University that was released Monday. Coming in third is Carly Fiorina with 10%.