French minister: Hinkley Point nuclear project 'very important'

The French government is "completely committed" to constructing the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, the French economy minister has told the BBC.

Emmanuel Macron the BBC's Andrew Marr the £18bn project in Somerset was "very important" for France and EDF, which is 85% owned by the French state.

Mr Macron said work still needed to be finalised but he hoped something would be signed with UK officials this week.