Fillon vows to press on for French presidency despite nepotism scandal

French conservative Francois Fillon has vowed to fight on for the presidency, despite a damaging scandal involving taxpayer-funded payments to his wife and children. Image: French conservative Francois Fillon (AAP)

The scandal has left the race for the presidency wide open, with suggestions a surprise candidate may land the top job.

 

Santilla Chingaipe has the details.