French PM Sébastien Lecornu tries to avert new election as political crisis continues | BBC News

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Outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said political parties have shown a "willingness" that could stave off the threat of new parliamentary elections. Lecornu on Monday became the third French PM to leave his job in less than a year. He has until Wednesday evening to come up with a plan for the "stability of the country" and has held talks with several political parties. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #France #Politics #