French unions strike, demand end to austerity and Macron’s spending cuts | Emmanuel Macron News

Tens of thousands turn out, but numbers are fewer so far than last protest that drew half a million people to the streets.

Trade unions in France are carrying out another day of widespread nationwide strikes, heaping pressure on the newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to reverse an existing austerity programme and halt any new public spending cuts.

France’s Ministry of the Interior said approximately 85,000 people had turned out across the country by midday on Thursday,…