Irish Examiner view: Intolerable intimidation of politicians

The outbreak of backtracking and flip-flopping which erupted among the political class as soon as the referendum results became known was unedifying at best

Last weekend’s referendum result cast a shadow over the political establishment, and many public representatives have not covered themselves in glory in the aftermath. Picture: Domnick Walsh

Last weekend’s referendum result cast a shadow over the political establishment, and many public representatives have not covered themselves in glory in the aftermath.

The outbreak of backtracking and flip-flopping which erupted among the political class as soon as the result became known was unedifying at best, and has no doubt contributed to an already jaundiced view of politicians and their principles.