'Fillon must go; unite behind Jupp茅'
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Senior Les Republicains figures withdraw support for Francois Fillon in the French presidential campaign.
The French presidential candidate Fran莽ois Fillon's support is collapsing in the face of a corruption scandal. - Georges Fenech, one of his most senior critics in Les Republicains party - tells us Mr Fillon's attitude is "suicidal", and the party should unite around former prime minister Alain Jupp茅. Also: Turkish ministers who've been prevented from addressing rallies in Germany have suggested the country's historic chauvinism is flaring up. We hear from both sides as diplomatic relations sour. And as he prepares to deliver the budget next week, will the Chancellor hear the pleas of businesses and their MPs?
Picture: Alain Jupp茅 & Fran莽ois Fillon
Credit: AFP/Getty Images.
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