Prime minister to hand in resignation after thousands of protesters gather to celebrate ousting and plan day of action
Bayrou to resign – latest updates
The French prime minister, François Bayrou, will hand in his resignation on Tuesday after losing a confidence vote that has plunged France into government collapse and political crisis.
Emmanuel Macron has said he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, who would then have to form a new government. This will be the third French prime minister in a year, whose first task will be the major challenge of agreeing a budget among a divided parliament.
About 11,000 protesters gathered in front of town halls across France on Monday night to celebrate Bayrou’s ousting with what they called “Bye bye Bayrou” farewell drinks.
