Figures from across the political spectrum have condemned the far-right mob who unleashed a tirade of homophobic abuse outside Leo Varadkar’s home. There was widespread shock and outrage in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday (19 September) when footage was shared on social media showing a far-right, anti-vaccine mob descending on Varadkar’s home. Video footage from the incident shows the mob using homophobic and racist language to describe Leo Varadkar, who currently serves as tánaiste (deputy prime minister) in Ireland. The small but vocal crowd made wild claims about paedophile rings within the highest echelons of Ireland’s political system. They also erected a banner outside his home about COVID-19 vaccines. Far-right mob made shocking homophobic comments about Leo Varadkar In a recording of the incident, a far-right demonstrator can be heard describing Varadkar as a “treasonous snake”, adding: “I don’t think his girlfriend’s going to be too happy. Oh wait, sorry, he’s the girlfriend, sorry. I don’t think his boyfriend is going to be too happy.” Local police confirmed that they were called to the scene at around 1pm on Sunday (19 September) after the mob descended on Varadkar’s residence. “Gardaí attended and the protest ended without incident,” a spokesperson said. Irish politicians from across the political spectrum condemned the incident. Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald described the mob’s actions as “shameful”. “The homophobic, bigoted intimidation witnesses at the home of Leo Varadkar today is outrageous and shameful,” she tweeted. “The perpetrators must be held to account.”
via pinknews: Leo Varadkar targeted with homophobic abuse outside his home by ‘intimidating’ far-right protesters