Politics
Leo Varadkar: 20 years in public life
Self-professed straight-talker will resign as taoiseach after over 20 years in political office
After more than 20 years in political office, Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as Fine Gael leader and taoiseach this week, seven years after succeeding Enda Kenny in both roles.
While Varadkar will remain a TD for Dublin West until the next election, he is unlikely to put himself forward for election again, which would bring to an end a storied domestic political career.
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