A poll last week showed former budget minister Cope was backed by 24% of the party's supporters.
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Cope joins party leadership race
PARIS: Jean-Francois Cope has entered the race to head France's UMP, setting up a contest with former Prime Minister Francois Fillon as the centre-right party tries to unite around a new leader after its defeat by the Socialists this year.
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