Leo Varadkar has denied any suggestion that there is news of an impending scandal about to break that influenced his decision to step down as Taoiseach. With speculation that Simon Harris could have a Cabinet reshuffle, Mr Varadkar also said that he would refuse a Cabinet position if his successor offered him a role. Mr Varadkar was speaking on the second day of the EU Summit in Brussels.
Leo Varadkar has denied any suggestion that there is news of an impending scandal about to break that influenced his decision to step down as Taoiseach . With speculation that Simon Harris could have a Cabinet reshuffle, Mr Varadkar also said that he would refuse a Cabinet position if his successor offered him a role. Mr Varadkar was speaking on the second day of the EU Summit in Brussels .
READ MORE: 'I'm ready to serve' - Simon Harris set to become new Taoiseach as he declares Fine Gael leadership bid As he announced he was stepping down as Taoiseach for “personal and political reasons”, Mr Varadkar insisted that was the “real reason” behind his decision. However, this has not stopped speculation about his motive
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