Leo Varadkar on power, identity and leaving politics

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Jun 21, 202631:31Arts

Georgina Godwin speaks to former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who reflects on identity, leadership and life after politics. From Brexit and Biden to the coronavirus pandemic and stepping down, he shares lessons from pow...

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