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Yesterday’s cartoon mocking David Ruffley’s train jumping has variously been described as ‘indefensible’, ‘sick’ and ‘a step too far’. The cartoonist is delighted.

Some, who really shouldn’t, laughed, others ranted, texted and threatened. Will Ruffley be harmed in any way? No. Political cartoons have offended people for centuries, long may it continue. Please don’t bother complaining, go to Tate Britain instead and see some really rude cartoons…