Video. Legislative: hand in hand, Pilato, Ballu and Lebraud launch their campaign under the coalition of the Popular Front in Charente

A common program

La France insoumise nevertheless experienced differences in its own camp, this Saturday, at the inauguration of its candidates across France. The sidelining of several figures of the LFI movement within the popular union, such as Alexis Corbière or Raquel Garrido, ignited the powder. Enough to weaken the first steps of the Popular Front? “I support the decisions of the electoral committee,” said René Pilato, outgoing deputy. “For the unity of the movement, it is important to respect this. A weakening? No, that has nothing to do with it. The Popular Front is a program with ten measures in the first 100 days. So. “

In front of a packed room, the activists applauded this common program. On the menu: the repeal of the pension reform, the establishment of a minimum wage of €1,600 net per month, completely free schooling and even the taxation of superprofits. “There is great fervor, especially among young people in Charente. Like all of us, they do not want to see their freedoms called into question. It goes beyond political divisions. »

René Pilato wants to breathe new life into Charente

But the challenge is significant at the heart of an express campaign. “I am going to increase the number of trips to the field and public meetings. My territory is rather rural. Support for public services in our campaigns must be at the center of our concerns,” points out Virginie Lebraud, candidate in the 3rd district, currently regional councilor and mayor of Chirac. Same story with Carole Ballu. “I have already been campaigning for several years, I am invested. This battle is the logical continuation of things. I am an organic farmer, I see the countryside becoming deserted, the carnage of pollution. Humans must be at the heart of our common struggle. “

René Pilato is enthusiastic about the current dynamics of the Popular Front. “In Charente, we started with 25% of the votes, the RN more than 30%. After the coalition, we went up to 28.5%, they went down to 29.5, the dynamic is such that we should overtake them in the polls. We can have the majority in Charente, but also in the assembly. » For those who still doubted it, the campaign is launched.