Whistleblower Wilson joins non-party political grouping

Garda whistleblower John Wilson has joined the ranks of a new, non-party political grouping to contest the local elections next May.

It also emerged yesterday Mr Wilson was diagnosed with bowel cancer on Tuesday and had an operation the following day.

The retired garda is to join Independents Together — a political umbrella group which aims to provide a voice for people who feel abandoned and disillusioned by traditional party politics.