Controversial economy minister Emmanuel Macron has quit the government in
Paris following a series of incendiary remarks, including comparing post-Brexit
UK to Guernsey and advocating moving the Calais migrant camp across the
Channel.
It is thought he will put his hat in the ring to become the new
President.
He will be replaced with the moderate Michel Sapin, who has offered an
olive branch to Britain over freedom of movement and has warned other EU leaders
against trying to punish the UK for Brexit.
The news will come as a huge boost to Theresa May as she prepares to meet
her Cabinet at the government’s country residence, Chequers, to discuss her
strategy in the EU exit negotiations. Express.
