Live: French parliament ousts PM Barnier's government in no-confidence vote

The government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament late on Wednesday. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance and far-right National Rally party had vowed to topple the Barnier government after he pushed an unpopular social security budget bill through parliament without a vote. Follow our liveblog to see how events unfold.

Summary

The government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier did not survive a no-confidence vote on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron must now find a viable successor.

The hard left and far right each brought forth a motion of no confidence after the premier forced through a social security financing bill without a vote on Monday.