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Taylor received a financial boost from tech and business leaders who funneled tens of thousands of dollars into independent expenditure committees supporting his candidacy.

He received a financial boost by tech and business leaders who funneled tens of thousands of dollars toward electing Taylor through independent expenditure committees backing his candidacy.

Becerra made a similar point as he announced his candidacy in early April.

When sent the posts, Reform UK said that Mr Hartley had been suspended and that the party had "withdrawn all support for his candidacy".

What is certain is that many would-be candidates on the French right wing – like Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau – would see in a Bardella candidacy a huge opportunity for themselves.