French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon would step down if criminal investigation launched

French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon says he'll drop out if a criminal investigation into corruption accusations is launched against him.

The allegations relate to payments made to his wife for work in the French parliament which she didn't do.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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