Irish PM holds talks with opposition to avert government collapse

Leo Varadkar hopes to avoid vote of no confidence that could trigger Christmas election and weaken Brexit position

The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was holding emergency meetings on Tuesday to prevent a collapse of his administration that could precipitate a Christmas election and weaken his hand in Brexit talks.

Varadkar will meet the leader of the main opposition party, Fianna Fáil, hoping to avert a vote of no confidence on Tuesday evening over the deputy prime minister that could bring down the government and result in a general election.

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