Poll: Do you think Eamon Gilmore should step down as Labour leader?

There has been some criticism of the Labour leader after the party received just 7 per cent of the vote in the local elections.

BELEAGURED LABOUR PARTY leader Eamon Gilmore is coming under criticism today – both inside and outside his party – following the party’s dismal showing in the local elections.

With half of the seats filled, Labour is lagging behind the main parties with just 7.5 per cent of the vote.

What do you think: Should Eamon Gilmore step down as Labour leader?

Poll Results:

Yes, he should step down now (5160)

No, he should stay (1051)

Not right now, but he should go before the next election (864)

Yes, he should step down now
Not right now, but he should go before the next election
No, he should stay

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