Independent (Anti-Coalition) Labour candidates in the 1977 General Election

Independent (Anti-Coalition) Labour candidates in the 1977 General Election

In the 1977 General Election, a number of members of The Liaison Committee of The Labour Left stood as Independent Labour candidates. Among them were Noel Browne and Matt Merrigan. This episode covers the issues in the Labour Party in the mid 70's which were part of the leadup to the candidates running as Independent Labour. Many of those in The Liaison Committee of The Labour Left were involved in the Socialist Labour Party set up later in 1977.

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The Monetary Reform Party -Episode 47

The Monetary Reform Party -Episode 47

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The South Kerry Independent Alliance -Episode 46

The South Kerry Independent Alliance -Episode 46

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The Donegal Progressive Party -Episode 44

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The Revolutionary Workers Party -Episode 43

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The Seniors Solidarity Party - Episode 41

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Nan Joyce -Episode 40

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