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Europe live: Leo Varadkar says he is stepping down as Irish PM in emotional speech

‘Politicians are human beings and we have our limitations. We give it everything until we can’t anymore,’ says taoiseach

Leo Varadkar has announced that he is stepping down as leader of Fine Gael effective today and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.

At a press conference, surrounded by some of his political allies, Varadkar said his reasons for stepping down are both personal and political.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More ‘Politicians are human beings and we have our limitations. We give it everything until we can’t anymore,’ says taoiseachLeo Varadkar has announced that he is stepping down as leader of Fine Gael effective today and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.At a press conference, surrounded by some of his political allies, Varadkar said his reasons for stepping down are both personal and political. Continue reading…