Brendan Howlin downplays rift as Alan Kelly snubs leader's unveiling

Speaking after his election in Dublin today, Mr. Howlin has said it is a proud day for him.

Brendan Howlin downplays rift as Alan Kelly snubs leader's unveiling
Fri, 20 May, 2016 - 13:15

Wexford TD Brendan Howlin has been elected unchallenged to become the 12th leader of the Labour Party writes Daniel McConnell, Irish Examiner Political Editor.

He succeeds Joan Burton who resigned following the party's disastrous General Election result.

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