Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu as his new Prime Minister.

The appointment comes after the resignation of Francois Bayrou after he lost a confidence vote.

Mr Lecornu will be the fourth Prime Minister to serve under Mr Macron in the past 12 months.

The new French Prime Minister rallied behind the President during his 2017 run, defying expectations that he might turn towards the left.

Mr Lecornu, 39, faces the challenging task of stabilising France's economy, something his predecessor failed to do.

Mr Bayrou's financial plan is at the centre of anger around France, with widespread protests planned for tomorrow.

The previous Prime Minister pledged to cut €44billion (£38.1billion) from the national budget, reduce two national holidays, freeze pensions and cut €5billion (£4.3billion) in health spending.

Mr Bayrou lost his confidence vote 364 to 194.

Mr Lecornu takes over from Mr Bayrou