Wife of Adrien Quatennens, a senior politician in radical left LFI party, reported him to police
Feminists and anti-domestic violence campaigners in France have reacted angrily after politicians jumped to the defence of an MP who admitted slapping his wife.
The scandal broke last week after information leaked to the French press that Adrien Quatennens, a senior figure in the radical left La France Insoumise (LFI, France Unbowed), had been reported to police by his wife, Céline.
In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org
