Analysis

Matt Cooper: Leo Varadkar saw the writing on the wall and wanted no part of it

Varadkar is hoping his departure will do some favour to his embattled party

Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. Picture: PA

So Leo Varadkar saw the writing on the wall.

Fine Gael was heading for a series of electoral thrashings under his leadership but now, without him, it may have a somewhat better chance of surviving as a participant in the next government.

A new leader might be able to rally more support from the public that will lead to more seats than would have been won under the unpopular Varadkar (and that, according to the ...