Leo Varadkar, gay son of Indian immigrant, to be next Irish PM
The son of an Indian immigrant who came out as gay in 2015 will be the next Irish prime minister, after he was voted leader of the countrys main governing party.
Leo Varadkars victory in the Fine Gael leadership contest on Friday, which took place after outgoing PM Enda Kenny announced his resignation last month, marks another significant step forward for equality in the country, after 2015s gay marriage referendum.
As well as becoming Irelands first gay prime minister, Varadkar, 38, will also become the countrys youngest leader, and the first from an ethnic minority background. His position will be confirmed later this month when parliament resumes after a break.