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04/07/2014
Votes Counted In Labour Leadership Battle
The votes are being counted in the ballot to elect a new leader of the Labour party.
Polling ended at midday, with the results of the leadership contest expected before 16:00. The deputy leader should be announced by 18:00.
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton and Minister of State Alex White are contesting the leadership while four candidates are vying for the deputy leadership; Alan Kelly, Ciara Conway, Seán Sherlock and Michael McCarthy.
(MH/IT)
Polling ended at midday, with the results of the leadership contest expected before 16:00. The deputy leader should be announced by 18:00.
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton and Minister of State Alex White are contesting the leadership while four candidates are vying for the deputy leadership; Alan Kelly, Ciara Conway, Seán Sherlock and Michael McCarthy.
(MH/IT)
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