Varadkar accuses Coveney of ‘divisive and dishonest’ politics

The Fine Gael leadership contest has risked causing a damaging party rift, after Leo Varadkar accused Simon Coveney of “divisive and dishonest” politics, with his rival claiming that Mr Varadkar is “spending money we don’t have”.

Varadkar accuses Coveney of ‘divisive and dishonest’ politics

The two potential future taoisigh dropped the official campaign politeness pretence and descended into all-out war.

Speaking during a heated final Fine Gael leadership debate in Cork City last night, Mr Varadkar went on the offensive, strongly denying he has no compassion.

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