SF calls for left-wing alliance to oppose FF-PD-FG axis

Sinn Féin has called for a new alliance of left-wing parties in the Dáil to form an opposition to the policies of Fianna Fáil, the Progressive Democrats and Fine Gael.

Party spokesman Caoimhghin O’Caolain said he wanted Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, the Green Party, the Socialist Party and other left-wing independents to join forces and co-ordinate their policies.

He also criticised Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte for persisting with the idea of a coalition with Fine Gael.

"If we look again at Enda Kenny’s recent pronouncement in relation to benchmarking, how can the Labour Party be aligning itself with those views?" Mr O’Caolain asked. "We need to be giving an opposition not only to Fianna Fáil and the PDs, but the Fianna Fáil-PD-Fine Gael axis in Leinster House."