Labour movement pursues policy alternative

A grassroots Labour movement aimed at taking policy development away from highly-paid “handlers” and giving it back to ordinary members will be launched next month.

The Campaign for Labour Policies has held informal gatherings since last Christmas — some of which were attended by elected TDs — and will be officially launched on Sept 15.

A letter sent to party members says the group aims to mobilise support for “an alternative political programme to the one now being pursued by Government”.