Tributes pour in for ‘true democrat’ Fitt

GLOWING tributes have been paid to Gerry Fitt, the first leader of the SDLP, who died yesterday at the age of 79 following a long period of illness.

He was hailed across the political divide as a courageous politician who denounced all terrorism.

President Mary McAleese said Lord Fitt had made an enormous contribution to Northern Ireland politics and would be sadly missed.