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