Press release

Statement: French presidential election

Statement from Downing Street on the results of the French presidential election.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
• Published: 7 May 2017

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister warmly congratulates President-elect Macron on his election success. France is one of our closest allies and we look forward to working with the new President on a wide range of shared priorities.

Published 7 May 2017