French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has called on people to rally in the centre of Paris this coming weekend in support of Marine Le Pen.

Le Pen was recently banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the judges who made the ruling have been subject to backlash and threats - showing the power of Le Pen's party.

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French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has called on people to rally in the centre of Paris this coming weekend in support of Marine Le Pen.
Le Pen was recently banned from&nbsp;running for public office for five years after being found&nbsp;guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the judges who made the ruling have been subject to backlash and threats - showing the power of Le Pen's party.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a far-right French leader calling for a rally in support of Marine Le Pen

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