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German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has launched a party which she says will appeal to culturally conservative and economically left-wing voters.

The BSW supports a higher minimum wage as well as an end to net-zero policies and weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

Mrs Wagenknecht is one of the best-known figures in German politics and the launch represents a significant change to the political landscape.

The 54-year-old said people were losing faith in mainstream parties.