Gilmore accused of imposing dictatorship

EAMON GILMORE was accused of imposing a dictatorship on Labour, as he pushed through a sweeping overhaul of its constitution.

Party vice-chair Ann Gallagher led attacks on changes to the constitution, claiming they would create a “politburo” system.

The 21st Century Commission report provoked a fierce debate at the party conference as it was denounced as centralising power and allowing the leadership to impose candidates on constituency selection lists.