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French far right vetoed Macron's first choice of prime minister
New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony, September 5, 2024 in Paris
“The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
THE French far right vetoed President Emmanuel Macron’s first choice to be the country’s new prime minister, it emerged today.
The new prime minister, Michel Barnier, pledged to work with “all those in good faith” towards more respect and unity in the politically divided nation.
In his first speech after taking office, Mr Barnier said: “The French today need and expressed their need for respect, unity and appeasement.”
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