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Comment: France needs to rethink Le Pen's ban from political office
Columnist Simon Heffer says the court decision looks too much like a political hit job
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Comment: Anti-French bravado is an embarrassing British anachronism
Columnist Nabila Ramdani notes that the xenophobic jibes now only appear to go one way
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'My language skills mean I am just not funny in French'
Columnist Cynthia Spillman gives advice on how to convey your humour while learning French
Political party for everyone
Those who find the current political scene in the UK depressing can take comfort in the range of options available – whatever your tendencies.
If you hate Jews you can join the Labour Party; if you detest Muslims, the Tories are for you; and if the very idea of encountering an alien culture fills you with rage and despair, you can turn to UKIP.
As someone once said: “It’s time for the carnival of the monsters.”
Steve Gelfer, Tarn