Bertolaso says FI has renewed backing (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, April 21 - Former civil protection chief Guido Bertolaso said Thursday Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right Forza Italia (FI) party had renewed its backing for him to become Rome mayor June 5, while giving a mandate to leader Silvio Berlusconi to see if the split centre right can "find more unity". He said "I'm not giving up, the goal is June 5". Bertolaso dismissed widespread speculation that, given his poor polling numbers, he would be asked to make way for the Northern League's candidate, Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni.