The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal and political reasons. Ireland’s parliament has elected Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever prime minister, to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation last month. The 37-year-old former health and higher education minister, best known for helping steer Ireland’s initial response …
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