'My reasons for stepping down now are personal and political': Read Leo Varadkar's speech in full

The Taoiseach said he will 'keep working for Ireland and my community in any way I can in the future'

Leo Varadkar will resign as Fine Gael leader effective today and will step down as Taoiseach as soon as a successor is chosen. Picture: Collins 

In a shock announcement on Wednesday, Leo Varadkar said he is resigning as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. 

He will resign as Fine Gael leader effective today and will step down as Taoiseach as soon as a successor is chosen.