Latest: Labour party are now united, says Brendan Howlin

Mr Howlin has said the issue of leadership of the Labour party has been put to bed until after the next General Election.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 12:35

By Elaine Loughlin, in Drogheda

Update 11.35am: A lengthy and at times heated debate on the Labour party leadership ended with members hugging each other, Brendan Howlin has revealed.

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