Leo Varadkar: Ireland set to have first gay PM

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Leo Varadkar: Ireland set to have first gay PM

    3 June 2017
    From the section Europe

Leo Varadkar is set to become the Republic of Ireland's next taoiseach (prime minister) after winning the leadership of the Fine Gael party.

The 38-year-old will become the first gay taoiseach and will also be the country's youngest ever leader.

Mr Varadkar beat his rival, Housing Minister Simon Coveney, with 60% of the votes to lead Fine Gael - the biggest party in the coalition government.

He will succeed Enda Kenny as leader of the centre-right party within weeks.

Mr Varadkar is to contact Mr Coveney to discuss what position he will hold in government and the future of the party.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40139428