Leo Varadkar’s resignation speech: Listen to the address in full

Varadkar's announcement triggers a contest to become next Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach

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Leo Varadkar TD steps down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times.
Leo Varadkar TD steps down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced he is to step down. Listen to his full speech in this bonus episode of our In the News podcast. More to follow.