Simon Harris gathers public backing in FG leadership race with nomination secured

Simon Harris has become the first Fine Gael candidate to secure a nomination in a leadership race that was thrown wide open by the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar.

“I feel now is the opportunity for a step change for the party and for the Government. Simon is something different, something new. Now is an opportunity for the party to move forward. I would welcome a contest. It would be a good thing, but ultimately I will support Simon. I do think Simon Harris is the best person for the job,” Richmond said.

Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald has also declared her support for Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. She said “Simon is conscientious, caring and hardworking. He has shown leadership in every Ministerial portfolio he has held: he takes courageous and tough decisions.

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