Leo Varadkar to step down as Ireland’s prime minister before next election

Leo Varadkar has announced he is standing down as the prime minister of Ireland before the next election. The emotional Varadkar also announced he would be standing down as leader of his party, Fine Gael, after a turbulent few weeks for his coalition government. The 45-year-old said he was standing down for both “personal and political reasons“. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: L