Far-right National Rally in the lead after French election first round

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally won about 34% of the vote in the first round of legislative election, exit polls showed, putting it in reach of becoming the biggest political force in the French parliament. Nevertheless, national estimates for the first round may not reflect the final breakdown of seats in the national assembly, which depends on races in constituencies. Far-right National Rally in reach of being dominant French party after election first round French elections: far right on course for first round victory. What happens now? ‘Not a solution’ – fears grow over prospect of win for far-right in France