LEO: EIRE I GO
Daily Mirror UK|March 21, 2024
Varadkar says he is stepping down as Ireland premier
LIZZY BUCHAN
LEO: EIRE I GO

IRISH premier Leo Varadkar has announced that he is stepping down, saying he is no longer "the best person for that job".

The 45-year-old quit as Fine Gael leader with immediate effect yesterday but will stay on as Taoiseach until a successor is appointed.

Mr Varadkar revealed his decision in an emotional speech in Dublin, saying his reasons were "both personal and political".

He said: "One part of leadership is knowing when the time has come to pass on the baton, and then having the courage to do it.

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