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Fillon shakes that RUMP

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The "Rassemblement for the UMP" - François Fillon's breakaway parliamentary group - has amused internet users. The acronym spells "RUMP" which is English, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian for... well... derrière! This and other amusing details of the UMP fiasco, as well as Boris Johnson annoying the French, again.

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By James CREEDON
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