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Hammond House of Horror proudly presents The Return of the Revenge of Dr Francophobe’s Monster.

Starring: Dr Francophobe: Chris Grayling; Igor: Michael Gove; The monster: Theresa May; Pitchfork-wielding Rabble: the Parliamentary Labour Party.

The scene: The crenelated tower of Castle Francophobe, situated somewhere in the wilds of Middle England…

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