Varadkar's Policies Privileged Market over Social Supports, Leaving Many Struggling
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Varadkar portrayed as a "progressive liberal" leader, but his policies deepened inequalities and privileged the market over social supports
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Rejected calls for the state to take responsibility for care, saying it was a "family responsibility"
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Shifted stance on abortion from "pro-life" to support repealing the 8th amendment
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Policies contributed to crises in healthcare and housing, with many young professionals emigrating
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Leaves a nation where workers, caregivers and young people sidelined, with over 500,000 in poverty