Yes they can come and mingle afterwards but why should parishioners have to sit and listen to political grand-standing before the final blessing and mass has finished?

The fact that a TV3 camera crew are there turns the whole thing into a sideshow.

Mass is for worship and prayer.

It’s not a campaign trail.

Go knock on some doors instead and leave church-goers to enjoy Mass or service in their parishes!

And this applies to all politicians, not just Labour!