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France: Thousands gather to stop Macron’s reforms in Marseilles

Sunday, 15 April 2018 1:55 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 15 April 2018 1:58 AM ]

Protesters applaud as they take part in a march called " Stop Macron!" to protest against planned reforms of the French government in Marseille, southern France, on April 14, 2018. (AFP)

Thousands of people from unions and political parties gathered in Marseilles on Saturday to protest against French President Emmanuel Macron following his proposed labour reforms.

A protester holds a sign reading "Macron you are derailing" in Marseille, southern France, on April 14, 2018 during a march called "Stop Macron!" to protest against planned reforms of the French government. (AFP)

Among the front-runners of the protest was Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the leftist party France Insoumise. Melenchon was there in support of the protest against the President and to gain steam for a planned grand protest that will be held in Paris on May 5.

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