Leo Varadkar holds ‘constructive phonecalls’ with May, Macron, and Merkel

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has discussed Brexit with a number of European leaders on his first day in office.

Mr Varadkar had what he described as “constructive phonecalls” with French President Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Angela Merkel, and British prime minister Theresa May.

He extended the Government’s sympathies to Ms May on the tragic fire in London’s Grenfell Tower.