Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24pm on 20 Mar 2024,Wednesday International
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s prime minister, steps down from his position and resigns as leader of the Fine Gael party, citing personal and political reasons. Varadkar, 45, made the unexpected announcement at a press conference in Dublin, stating he no longer felt he was the best person to lead Ireland. His departure triggers speculation on his successor and potential implications for the ruling coalition. Varadkar, who previously served two terms as prime minister, remains a backbench MP. His resignation comes amid recent electoral setbacks and growing discontent within Fine Gael.
