France captivated by local elections

There was disappointment for French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, in weekend elections.

Marine Le Pen leaves the polling station

Local elections took place in France over the weekend and there was disappointment for French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen.

 

Initial results indicate that the centre-right UMP party led by former president Nicholas Sarkozy has taken first place in round one.

 

Opinion polls had suggested that the far-right National Front could win - prompting concern in both left and right mainstream parties.

 

Prue Lewarne reports.

 

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