Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is to stand down and also relinquish his role as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party, citing ‘personal and political reasons’ behind his decision.
Varadkar’s departure as head of a three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he could be replaced by a new Fine Gael leader, with a leadership contest targeted for early April.
It comes after the government was resoundingly beaten in two referendums on proposed changes to the Irish constitution.
Resignations!
So long, poofter!
