Ged Nash rules himself out of Labour leadership race

"After considerable reflection, I have taken the decision not to allow my name to go forward," Ged Nash announced this morning.

Louth TD Ged Nash has ruled himself out of the race to become the next leader of the Labour Party.

Mr Nash was considered to be among the front runners for the post after Brendan Howlin announced his intention to step down in the wake of their disappointing election result.