Lecornu bemoans lack of compromise across political spectrum as he resigns as French PM – as it happened

Departure after less than a month follows fierce criticism of Macron's new cabinet. This live blog is closed

Just as most across France were starting their workday, news broke that the country's prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, had resigned.

The swift, unexpected resignation came after allies and foes alike threatened to topple the new government, leaving Lecornu blaming the egos" of opposition politicians.

Lecornu was President Emmanuel Macron's fifth prime minister in two years. He stayed in the job for only 27 days and his government lasted 14 hours.

The resignation deepens the political crisis that has gripped France for more than a year, after Macron called legislative elections in the summer of 2024 which ended in a hung parliament.

Macron's opponents immediately seized on the moment. The far-right National Rally called on him to either call for new snap elections or resign while across the spectrum on the left, France Unbowed also called for Macron's departure.