Le Pen had her conviction for embezzling millions from the European Parliament upheld in Paris last week, a decision many expected to lead to her abandoning a fourth bid for the Elysee Palace.

Marine Le Pen is the clear favourite to win next year's presidential election, despite a conviction for fraud, a suspended prison sentence, a €100,000 (£85,000) fine

Le Pen had her conviction for embezzling millions from the European Parliament upheld in Paris last week, a decision many expected to lead to her abandoning a fourth bid for the…