Two ministers quit French government as reshuffle looms

Paris

TWO of Emmanuel Macron's ministers, both early backers of his bid for the presidency, resigned from the French cabinet, underlining the challenge of maintaining a government without a hint of scandal and increasing pressure on Justice Minister Francois Bayrou.

Richard Ferrand, who helped Mr Macron set up his political party, said Monday he would give up his role as regional development minister.

Defense Minister Sylvie Goulard handed in her resignation Tuesday morning, saying in a statement she didn't feel she could remain part of the government while investigators are looking into whether she and oth…