Contenders for the Labour leadership

Contenders for the Labour leadership

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Alex White, a 55-year-old barrister and former producer of The Gay Byrne show, has impressed a cohort of colleagues, who would like to see a media-savvy performer as party leader. The Dublin South deputy is undoubtedly persuasive and highly intelligent, but doubts remain as to whether he could encourage enough ordinary members to back him in a contest with longer-serving competitors. Photograph: Eric Luke

Dominic Hannigan, a Meath East TD, is one of those in Labour advocating a generational change when it comes to electing a new leader. He is considering a tilt at the leadership but would not be considered as a frontrunner. The inclusion of Mr Hannigan’s name on the motion of no confidence in Eamon Gilmore surprised many, since he was previously seen as an ultra-loyalist. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

Wed May 28 2014 - 17:04

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