Some 1,400 sign up to anti-abortion TD Peadar Tóibín’s party

Former Sinn Féin politician says fundraising and church-gate collections have begun

 Peadar Toibin  sent a letter to supporters this afternoon informing them that he has  picked a name for the party. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Peadar Toibin sent a letter to supporters this afternoon informing them that he has picked a name for the party. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Some 1,400 people have signed up to the new political party being established by former Sinn Féin and anti-abortion TD Peadar Tóibín.

Mr Tóibín sent a letter to supporters this afternoon informing them that he has also picked a name for the party. It is understood he is in the process of registering that name both north and south, and will reveal it in the coming days.

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