Varadkar returns as Irish leader in political job-share deal
IndependentAPR 2023
Republic of Ireland: Prime Minister Varadkar to Step Down
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The Spin
Left narrative
Despite the referendum defeats, Varadkar's decision to step down is surprising and disappointing. Varadkar's outcries against the war in Gaza and his role during Brexit and the COVID pandemic showed he's a voice that could've been crucial in the future. But as the first openly gay European leader and the son of an immigrant, his tenure will undoubtedly leave its mark on Ireland's history.
Right narrative
With two embarrassing referendum results and his obsession with progressive optics and rhetoric over real change, Varadkar's resignation is a favor to ROI. A man of little conviction outside of the whims of the urban elites of Dublin, the majority of the country will be pleasantly surprised that the opportunity has arisen to move in a new direction.