French PM Edouard Philippe resigns

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has resigned ahead of a government reshuffle after Emmanuel Macron lost the green vote in local elections.

Macron said he wanted to 'reinvent' his presidency last month following the disastrous defeat to the Green Party. The Elysee Palace said Philippe would handle government affairs until a new cabinet is named. During French cabinet reshuffles the prime minister tends their resignation ahead of the appointments.
Announcements are expected 'in the coming hours', a spokesman said.
It is likely Philippe could still be reinstated as prime minister, especially considering his own victory in the northern port city of Le Havre during nationwide municipal elections.