135 councillors join forces to reject treaty

SOME 135 councillors have joined forces to reject the Lisbon Treaty claiming it would privatise public services and create a more militarised Europe.

The politicians argued the charter would also weaken Ireland’s influence in the EU, do little to tackle climate change and make life tougher for developing countries.

The councillors, including representatives from Sinn Féin, Labour and People Before Profit, are backing the Campaign Against the EU Constitution (CAEUC) group.