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Manx French consul applauds Macron victory

Le Pen Frexit proposals would have 'divided' the country

The Isle of Man's French consul says she fully supports the country's new pro-European-centrist president.

Annie Nedellec is convinced rival Marine Le Pen's nationalist agenda and 'Frexit' proposals would have further segregated French nationals.

Emmanuel Macron says he'll heal divisions there after a resounding victory over the far-right leader in yesterday's (Sun) election - winning with 66 percent of the vote.

He addressed triumphant supporters in Paris last night - and said he'd reach out to  Ms Le Pen's supporters.

Miss Nedellec explains why she firmly believes he's the better choice:   

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