Rabbitte to step down

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte is to step down today after five years in the position, party sources confirmed.

Rabbitte to step down
Thu, 23 Aug, 2007 - 16:28
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Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte is to step down today after five years in the position, party sources confirmed.

The Dublin South West TD, 58 is due to announce his surprise decision at a press conference in central Dublin later.

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