Politics

Leo Varadkar takes aim at Lisa Chambers over ‘no-no’ referendum vote

Taoiseach says he votes in line with how he campaigns

Lisa Chambers: Fianna Fáil senator has been criticised for voting against the proposed constitutional amendments as she had been filmed handing out leaflets for her party’s campaign in support of the proposed changes. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he votes in line with how he campaigns, after a coalition party politician revealed they did not support the recent defeated referenda.

It comes after Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers said she voted no in both referendums, despite the coalition parties campaigning for two yes votes.

Ultimately, the two constitutional amendments put forward by the government were overwhelmingly rejected over the weekend.

The family amendment, which proposed extending the meaning ...