.AontuIE leader Peadar Tóibín (Toibin1) tells the party's manifesto launch that it is the choice to meet the demand for a new opposition in Northern Ireland politics. LE23
By Ita DunganAontú is the choice to meet demand for a new opposition party in Northern Ireland, its leader Peadar Tóibín has said.The party is fielding its largest number of candidates ever in the upcoming local government elections.Mr Tóibín said his party's election position was stronger than at any time in the past - stating they had quality candidates, better public support and a strength in grassroot organisation.
Mr Tóibín claims Aontú is "the party of reform", adding it is his party that has led a campaign to reform power sharing within the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure it cannot be dismantled by one singular party. "Momentum is building for an alternative to the political establishment that exists currently in this country."The party wants to devolve economic powers from London to Belfast and they are calling for an increase in central government funding for local authorities to ensure services can be maintained and increased.
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