Alan Kelly: Of course, Labour is a left-wing party

Labour leader moves to clarify comments described as 'a little embarrassing for the party'.

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly: 'There is a big difference between the Labour Party as a left-wing party and those on the far-left.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Labour leader Alan Kelly has insisted his party should be left-wing, but says he has no interest in populist "shouting from the sidelines".

Mr Kelly had told Pat Kenny on Newstalk that he was "never going to lead a party that wants to be in opposition, shouting from the sidelines".