The decision of the Socialists means that Bayrou is safe for now, but remains in a precarious position with budget talks set ...

Ellen Clifford brought legal action against the Government, arguing that the process did not provide people with sufficient ...

Mr Bayrou meanwhile accused the hard left of trying to take France down the path of “infighting”. Read more at ...

The prime minister runs a minority government, composed of ministers ranging from ex-Socialists to conservatives, which is not based on any formal coalition pact. Faced with the same problem, his ...