The deputy leader of France's Socialist Party, Laurent Fabius, has been removed from his position. He broke ranks with the party and was among the leading figures who campaigned against the EU constitution.

France’s "No" vote in a referendum last weekend, coupled with the following Dutch rejection, has effectively killed the treaty.

The Socialists voted today to oust Mr Fabius from the party leadership. The members also voted out Mr Fabius' supporters, replacing them on the leadership committee.

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