Leftist coalition wins most seats in French elections, pollsters say
The surprise projections put President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance in second place and the far right in third.
The surprise projections put President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance in second place and the far right in third.
Turnout dropped more than seven percentage points from the level in 2019.
The bosses of Octopus, Currys, Admiral Taverns and others urged the new Government to focus on growth and follow through on pro-business pledges.
He also gave knighthoods to his deputy, Oliver Dowden, and a peerage to Graham Brady, the outgoing chair of the Tory 1922 Committee.
Rishi Sunak’s party is set to be routed across the UK, according to the exit poll, the final test of public opinion before results are announced.
Several avenues of support are available for those candidates who fail to get re-elected.
The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become a highlight of election days for animal lovers on social media.
The remodelled constituencies would have given the Conservatives a bigger majority in 2019 than they achieved.
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