Guillotine motion

ONE party manifesto this week called for the death penalty for corrupt politicians

ONE party manifesto this week called for the death penalty for corrupt politicians. A sure winner? It was suggested by Jean-Marie le Pen, France's right-wing National Front leader. It is to be hoped it will not be taken up here. Political parties are finding it difficult enough to get people into public life.

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