Result: Leo Varadkar denies split in Fine Gael after he wins leadership contest

Latest: New Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has denied there is a split in the party following the leadership campaign.

Result: Leo Varadkar denies split in Fine Gael after he wins leadership contest
Fri, 02 Jun, 2017 - 07:18

Update 10.45pm: New Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has denied there is a split in the party following the leadership campaign.

Ordinary members of the party voted heavily in favour of Simon Coveney, while Mr Varadkar won the majority of elected members' votes.

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