The rise and fall of Alan Kelly and the future of Labour

Labour's outgoing leader Alan Kelly surprised many when he announced his resignation on Wednesday, after less than two years in the role.

In an emotional speech outside the Dáil, the Tipperary TD revealed he had been told by a delegation of members that the parliamentary party had lost collective confidence in his leadership and it was time to go.

In the latest episode of the In The News podcast, Irish Times political reporter Jack Horgan-Jones explains what happened behind the scenes to bring about Kelly's toppling and what it means for the future of the Labour Party.

In the News is presented by reporters Sorcha Pollak and Conor Pope.