Further and Higher Education Minister declared his candidature on Thursday after receiving a series of endorsements from within Fine Gael
Simon Harris is set for a clear run to become Ireland’s next prime minister after announcing he will stand to be the leader of the governing coalition party Fine Gael.
“Leo has steered our party and our country through very challenging times including Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the recent cost-of-living crisis. “I want to thank them for placing their trust in me and I am confirming that I will be seeking to become the next leader of Fine Gael.Outgoing Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Mr Varadkar surprised many within the political establishment by announcing his resignation on Wednesday.Aside from Mr Harris, all other senior Fine Gael cabinet ministers have ruled themselves out of contention.
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