Left wing shows its populist credentials

If there is to be greater equality, the price will have to be paid by ’middle income’ earners, writes Michael Clifford.

THE two politicians were angry. They were addressing a crowd outside Leinster House last Tuesday. The gathering had come together to protest about the shocking state of homelessness.

People Before Profit councillor Brid Smith said there would be a demonstration on December 1 — the first anniversary of the death of Jonathan Corrie, the homeless man who had died a few yards away. “We want to see loads of people coming on board,” she said. “Nobody owns this issue. In solidarity we need to stick together and fight this Government really hard.”