Varadkar labelled the Irish ‘Maggie Thatcher’

A WAR of words continued between Labour and Fine Gael over their economic policies with Leo Varadkar being accused of sounding like the “Maggie Thatcher of Irish politics.”

As the parties traded blows over their financial plans, Labour leader Eamon Gilmore denied his attacks were a sign of desperation as latest opinion poll findings showed Fine Gael stretching its lead on its main electoral competitor.

Mr Gilmore claimed Fine Gael was becoming the “stealth tax” party of the election, adding that their austerity policies would hit families badly.