Varadkar thought Lord Kilclooney Twitter account was parody after 'typical Indian' comment

Latest: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he initially thought the Twitter account of Lord Kilclooney - who called him a "typical Indian" - was a parody.

Tue, 01 May, 2018 - 18:10

Update 5.10pm: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he initially thought the Twitter account of Lord Kilclooney - who called him a "typical Indian" - was a parody.

The former Ulster Unionist deputy leader denied being racist after making the comment about Mr Varadkar on Monday.

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