Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lees, Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick, says that Marine Le Pen "is trying to use these…
France 24 reports: Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lees, Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick, says that Marine Le Pen "is trying to use these events as a vehicle for pushing her popularity ahead of the elections next year".
In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”.
This entertainment story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Le Pen, National Rally and Mark Owen.
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