Leadership Challenge and Election, 2011
On the 27 July 2011 it was reported that Margaret Ritchie faced a leadership challenge from deputy leader Patsy McGlone. The Phoenix reported that only one MLA Alex Attwood was prepared to back her and that "she will be humiliated if she puts her leadership to a vote"
Alasdair McDonnell was confirmed as Ritchie's successor after the subsequent leadership election on 5 November 2011.
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