Joan Burton resigns as Labour Party leader saying 'We didn't do everything right'

Joan Burton has announced her resignation as leader of the Labour Party.

Joan Burton resigns as Labour Party leader saying 'We didn't do everything right'
Tue, 10 May, 2016 - 17:05

Joan Burton has announced her resignation as leader of the Labour Party.

The former Tánaiste made the announcement at a press conference in the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin.

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