France, Nov. 22 -- After 125 hours of often heated debate, 404 MPs rejected the income part of the budget bill, which deals with taxation.

Only one MP, from the centrist Liot group, voted in favour, while 84 abstained - many from the government camp.

Left-wing parties and the far-right National Rally voted against.

The bill now heads to the Senate, which is expected to strip out many amendments already added by theNational Assembly.

Both chambers have to agree for the budget to pass without thegovernment resorting to passing it by decree.

Once the Senate completes its review, a joint committee will try to broker a compromise.

French PM Lecornu faces new headache after MPs reject tax on ultra rich Government remains upbeat

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