French elections have never interested me before, but the contest between Emmanuel Macron and the far-right Marine Le Pen has certainly caught my attention.
It beggars belief that in a civilised and highly developed country, presidential candidates are engaged in a debate about Muslim women’s head coverings, and using them in a bid to win votes.
I fear for my Muslim family and friends who live there. If Le Pen were to win, it would mean a direct attack on their civil liberties.
