Politics
Varadkar ‘happy’ to be heading for backbenches as he rules out taking ministerial post
The Taoiseach said he is “definitely not interested” in a ministry
Leo Varadkar will be happy to be on the back benches and “definitely” does not want a ministerial post in a new government.
Speaking to journalists on his way into the second day of a two-day Brussels summit, the Taoiseach said he wanted more time to do constituency work and canvassing for other candidates.
“No, I am definitely not interested in any form of ministerial office, so if asked, I will refuse. If nominated, I ...