Has Tory MP Andrew Percy been watching “O Brother, Where Art Though?” this Easter? He asked The Telegraph:
“In the US I have seen chain gangs out clearing highways – why can’t we do that here?”
Update: Percy has been in touch on Twitter. He says “Alas, my suggestion is work crews for prisoners nearing release to do social good. Would also help return to soc – no chains!!”
How silly of us to get confused by his use of the term “chain gangs”…
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