The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has announced that he is standing down from the position and also relinquishing his role as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party.
Varadkar announced the surprise move at a press conference in Dublin.
His departure as head of the three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he could be replaced by a new Fine Gael leader.“One part of leadership is knowing when the time has come to pass on the baton to somebody else, and then having the courage to do it,” Varadkar said in an emotional statement.
“That time is now.
So I am resigning as president and leader of Fine Gael effective today and will resign as taoiseach (TEE-SHUHK) as soon as my successor is able to take up that office.” He said his reasons were “both personal and political”.
Ireland’s governing party Fine Gael has named Simon Harris as its new leader, paving the way for him to succeed former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar as the youngest Taoiseach in Irish history at age 37. Varadkar announced his surprise resignation on Wednesday, citing “personal and political, but mainly political reasons.” He had made headlines in 2017 when aged 38 he became the youngest prime minister in Irish history at that time.
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In Episode 15 of Poll Pulse on Oneindia News, we cover the latest political developments in India. From Omar Abdullah filing his nomination for the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency to the Election Commission's response to the heatwave conditions affecting polling hours, we bring you the key highlights. Additionally, we delve into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent jibe at the opposition INDIA bloc, accusing them of promoting 'anti-national agendas and appeasement' in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Stay updated with the pulse of Indian politics in this episode of Poll Pulse!
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Join us as we delve into the recent passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act by the US House of Representatives. Learn about the motivations behind the bipartisan support, the implications for college campuses, and the debates surrounding free speech and antisemitism definition. Stay informed on this critical legislation shaping national discourse.
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US authorities refute reports of Goldy Brar's death, a key suspect in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, clarifying he wasn't among victims in a California shooting. Misinformation circulated on social media prompted inquiries, but Fresno Police confirmed Brar's survival. Implicated in various crimes, including arms trafficking, Brar's survival complicates efforts to address his criminal activities.
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