Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar announced that he is resigning from office immediately in a press conference Wednesday.
This is Leo Varadkar has served as Taoiseach (Ireland’s prime minister) in two stints dating back to 2017. He’s a doctor by trade, and came out as gay when he was a member of Irish parliament back in 2015, making him the first openly gay Taoiseach in the history of Ireland, a predominantly Roman Catholic country with a historically socially conservative electorate.
He leaves behind a fascinating legacy, including overseeing huge wins in Ireland for marriage equality and abortion rights. Senior editor Mel Woods breaks down what his resignation means.
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