Burton prepares for ‘very open’ discussion on her Labour leadership

Joan Burton has said there will be a “very open” discussion about her leadership at tomorrow's Labour parliamentary party meeting.

Reports suggest that the knives are out for Burton and that many within the party want a new leader.

The acting Tánaiste has said she is very confident that the party can rebuild after a disastrous election campaign.

Burton added she wants to hear what party members have to say.

“It’ll (the parliamentary party meeting) be very open, very inclusive and we’ve already had a very positive meeting of our Labour Party general council,” said Burton.

“People came from every constituency in the country in a really strong, very good discussion.”