Peter Fitzpatrick: I will support the Govt Budget if it helps the ‘squeezed middle’

Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick has attacked Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for isolating him since becoming leader in his resignation statement from Fine Gael.

Update - 9.29am: Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick who resigned from Fine Gael last night has said he will support the Government in the forthcoming budget if he believes it will help the ‘squeezed middle’, writes Elaine Keogh.

Deputy Fitzpatrick said: “I will support the government if I am satisfied the squeezed middle are helped.