VIDEO: Political leaders react to French parliamentary election results

Results of Sunday’s legislative elections have robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his absolute majority after gains by a newly formed leftist bloc and unexpected wins by the far right. Find party leaders’ reactions below.

• Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National: "The people have decided to place a powerful parliamentary group from the Rassemblement National inside the assembly."

• Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of leftwing coalition NUPES: "(It is) a totally unexpected situation. The rout of the presidential party is complete and no clear majority is in sight."

• Christian Jacob, head of the conservative Les Républicains: "We will remain in opposition to Macron."

• Elisabeth Borne, prime minister: "We will work as from tomorrow to building up a majority for action."