Howlin set to be new Labour leader after Kelly fails to secure backing
Kelly had been hopeful the parliamentary party would allow members to have their say in a leadership election.
Question now is who can replace Joan Burton as Labour leader
Senior figures seem to want Brendan Howlin to be caretaker leader until next election
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