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PADDY McGUFFIN bemoans the Tories' continued destruction of British civilisation as the glittering attraction of sport turns sour

Well, where to begin?

As we collide full-on with what the media likes to describe as the silly season there is no shortage of mendacious, despicable behaviour to go round. You just have to make the effort to look for it — and have a strong stomach.

While most other publications seem to be playing it traditionally at the moment, swelling their page count with features on swimwear and beach diets, never fear. We at the Star will continue to give righteous kickings to whomsoever requires one.

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