A la bataille royale
Yesterday morning in London, I saw a really extraordinary sight – hundreds and hundreds of French citizens patiently queuing up to vote at the Lycee Français. How ethnically diverse, like Britain, France has become.
Personally I am a bit surprised that Sarkozy is so well ahead. A huge proportion of the French population is either directly or indirectly dependent on the State, and I am not convinced are ready for the changes, however necessary, that Sarkozy is advocating. Naturally, I hope he wins as we have every interest in successful and prosperous neighbours.
Isn’t it wonderful that so many voted? I fear apathy will be strongly present, by way of contrast, in our own local elections next month. Nevertheless, I think May 4 will not be a good day for Messrs Blair and Brown.