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Leo Varadkar is resigning as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and Fine Gael leader after a turbulent number of weeks for his party.
He says his decision to step down is for both “personal and political” reasons.A new leader “will be better placed” to lead the party into the next general election, Varadkar adds.
Tánaiste (Irish deputy PM) Micheál Martin says Varadkar’s announcement is “unprecedented in many ways.”
His departure as head of the three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election, but he will be replaced by a new Fine Gael leader.
Rishi Sunak wishes Varadkar well, saying he will work closely with his successor.
Source: BBC News
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