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French government collapses after no-confidence vote

Far-right and left-wing parties join forces to oust Michel Barnier over Budget

French MPs have voted to oust the government of Michel Barnier. The left-wing coalition of parties labelled the New Popular Front joined forces with Marine Le Pen鈥檚 far-right National Rally to vote through a motion of no-confidence. It follows Prime Minister Barnier forcing through a social security budget without a vote earlier in the week.

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