FG accuse Labour of ‘cuddling up’ to Fianna Fáil

FINE Gael ripped into its would-be partner in government Labour last night for “cuddling up” to Fianna Fáil.

Clearly still stung by Eamon Gilmore’s decision to derail its bid to put added pressure on Brian Cowen in the Dáil by blocking ministerial trips abroad, Fine Gael warned a vote for Labour could keep Fianna Fáil in power.

Fine Gael’s justice spokesman Alan Shatter raised the prospect of a repeat of the 1992 election when Labour formed a surprise government with Fianna Fáil.