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Ex-French PM accused of misusing €1m in state funds for fictitiously hiring wife
Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière says he ‘never refused a loan to anybody’
Former frontrunner for French presidency faces uphill task to reinvigorate campaign
Latest coup for Le Canard Enchaîné hits presidential poll frontrunner
Last-ditch attempt to keep presidential campaign afloat and fend off ethics questions
The scandal engulfing France’s former presidential favourite has thrown the race into chaos
Centre-right French presidential candidate’s approval rating hit by allegations
French presidential hopeful strives to get campaign back on track
Even if Fillon is exonerated, the saga damages his bid for the presidency
Centre-right candidate’s ratings fall after claims over wife’s work as aide
Far-right leader reaches beyond her usual focus on Islam, immigration and the euro
Embezzlement probe into claims spouse of presidential frontrunner did little work
Abergavenny buzzing that Penelope Fillon could be heading for Élysée Palace
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