Political crisis brewing in France after minister resigns over immigration bill

Health minister Aurélien Rousseau resigned after controversial legislation backed by far right passed on Tuesday

Emmanuel Macron and his centrist government are battling a growing political crisis in France after a minister resigned in protest over its controversial immigration bill backed by the far right.

Aurélien Rousseau, who was appointed as health minister only five months ago, offered his resignation immediately after MPs passed the legislation on Tuesday evening. Shortly after midday on Wednesday, government spokesperson Olivier Véran said it had been accepted.