Five-Stars Movement (M5S) leader Luigi Di Maio holds an Italian flag during a rally in Naples, Italy, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (AP) 
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Italy poll shows support for right-wing League up, 5-Star steady

An Italian opinion poll published on Wednesday showed support for the right-wing League party up eight percent to 25.4 percent compared to is result at the March 4 elections.

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ROME: An Italian opinion poll published on Wednesday showed support for the right-wing League party up eight percent to 25.4 percent compared to is result at the March 4 elections.

The IPSOS poll in the Corriere della Sera newspaper also showed support for the 5-Star Movement holding steady at about 32.6 percent.

Another poll on Monday showed the League jumping 10 points to 27.5 percent and the 5-Star falling about three points to 29.5 percent.

In both cases, the two would have a majority in parliament if they decided to join forces as they did after the March vote.

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