Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood reaches out to Labour for presidential nomination
Labour sources expressed surprise that Colum Eastwood sought the support of the party, with one saying there were 'mixed views' towards him within the parliamentary party.
Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood was denied the opportunity to address Labour TDs and Senators, as the MP seeks a nomination for the presidency.
Several Labour sources confirmed that Mr Eastwood has reached out to the party for possible support for the presidential election. However, Mr Eastwood was not permitted to address the parliamentary party, with an SDLP source saying he was asked to do so by members of Labour.
