Despite this, the Nationalist Party chose to organise its own convention to choose a candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1964 general election.

They released a joint programme entitled "39 Points", largely based on the demands of the National Political Front.

McAteer decided to aim for a close relationship with the new group, noting that they shared the "39 Points" programme.

[4] At the 1965 Northern Ireland general election, former Independent Labour Group politician John Joseph Brennan won the constituency of Belfast Central, without facing any opposition.

Facing a massive drop in membership, the NDP dissolved itself in October 1970,[2] passing a resolution that all members should join the SDLP.

These members included political strategist Ben Caraher, who was to greatly influence the approach of the early SDLP.