The appointment of Jordan Bardella, 27, allows Ms Le Pen to focus on leading the parliamentary party.

Elisabeth Borne was criticised by some commentators after Mr Macron's coalition lost its majority on Sunday.

Rachel Keke, a left-wing candidate in Paris, is the first cleaner to become an MP in France.

The big winners of France's elections are poles apart but share the aim of opposing Macron.

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority.

Less than two months after re-election, the president loses control of the National Assembly.

The results confirm the French leader faces a tricky second term, our Paris correspondent writes.

Mélenchon says Macron faces "total defeat" as Le Pen vows to "unite patriots" on the left and right.