Leo Varadkar is set to become the Republic of Ireland’s next taoiseach (prime minister). Varadkar, 38, will become the first gay taoiseach and will also be the country’s youngest ever leader. Varadkar beat his rival, Housing Minister Simon Coveney, with 60% of the votes to lead Fine Gael – the biggest party in the coalition … Continue reading Young and gay | Ireland set to have first gay PM