Plans to establish citizens’ movement

Trade unions that are currently leading a nationwide campaign against water charges are to drive plans to set up a left-wing political movement.

The emergence of a “citizens’ movement” was revealed at a conference held by Right2Water yesterday, where it announced details of a fourth national demonstration to take place in Dublin next Saturday, March 21.

The formation of the body is to be discussed at a conference involving trade unions, community organisations, and political parties over the May Day weekend.