Ivana Bacik to outline demands for entering government as she calls for election in wake of shock Leo Varadkar resignation
Labour Leader Ivana Bacikwas quick to demand a general election after Leo Varadkar announced he would be stepping down as Taoiseach. Photograph: Nick BradshawThe Labour leader is expected to outline the following conditions for her party entering a coalition after the next election: full separation of church and State; a new community model of policing; leave entitlements for women who suffer miscarriages; a stronger State role in making renewable energy available; and increased housing targets.
Smith says during the time he has been seeking election “we’ve never been higher than 6 per cent and we’ve still managed to return seats in areas where we’ve had good candidates and we’re working hard”. “I think if we present a clear message to the electorate that resonates and we can add to our numbers then absolutely we’ll be ready to go into negotiations to enter government.”
“We’re going to see a new taoiseach installed effectively without a mandate and there’s a very clear desire for change out there so we believe an election should be called.”
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