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All political parties with the possible exception of Sinn Féin have "sold out to a European secular agenda", according to the Christian Solidarity Party (CSP) which has unveiled its eight election candidates, seven men and one woman.
Party president Richard Greene said it intended to "promote Christian policies that increase social justice for the poor, the sick and the elderly and encourage families to prosper and thrive, as we believe the family is the basis of all nations".
Their main campaign platforms are to "burn the bondholders" and "restore national sovereignty".
The preferred party for transfer of their votes is Sinn Féin because of its staunch opposition to the Lisbon treaty and its stance in the North, with other political parties, to agree not to implement British abortion legislation.
Meath West candidate Manus MacMeanmain said voters would decide themselves where to transfer their votes but it would be "logical" to transfer to those who supported their "Euro realist" stance. They would encourage voters to vote for pro-life candidates.
The party wanted to run in "key constituencies" including "two of the most liberal constituencies in the country".
