Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are ‘relics of a bygone era’, says Labour leader Ivana Bacik in bid to ‘break the mould’

Bacik told party conference that ‘progressive centre-left politics is winning through’

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said people need hope in today’s world. Photo: PA

The parties of the left can “break the mould” of the “two-and-a-half party system” of government after Catherine Connolly’s presidential victory, Labour leader Ivana Bacik told her party conference yesterday.

Addressing members in Limerick, Ms Bacik said her party now has a chance to “build on the momentum” of the Independent TD’s campaign and on a “common cause” platform with other parties of the left.