Burton faces White challenge to lead Labour

Joan Burton’s bid for the Labour Party leadership is expected to be challenged by Junior Health Minister Alex White, in a move which will divide party members following a bruising set of elections last week.

Party sources last night said Mr White would declare his bid tomorrow and that he would receive support from the younger TDs in the party.

An emotional meeting of Labour’s parliamentary party members last night heard TDs and senators come out fighting for their future.