’I’m not the best person for the job anymore’: Leo Varadkar resigns as Irish prime minister
Leo Varadkar has resigned as Ireland’s prime minister in a surprise move that he said would give his Fine Gael party the best chance of success in looming elections.
The Taoiseach said he would quit in a noon announcement outside Government Buildings, bringing an end to his second stint as Ireland’s leader for reasons that were “both personal and political”.
“I believe this government can be re-elected,” the 45-year-old said, “After seven years in office. I don’t feel I’m the best person for that job anymore.”
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