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France's former Socialist PM Valls backs Macron in election

Announcement of support for independent candidate regarded by many in Socialist Party as a betrayal and new low in scandal-hit campaign.

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France’s former socialist prime minister Manuel Valls has put an end to weeks of speculation by declaring his support for the independent candidate Emmanuel Macron in next month’s presidential election, reports The Guardian.

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