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The Mail was shocked to discover that prisoners work in McDonald’s – only 17 takeaways you need

John Plunkett. Updated September 11th, 2023

To the world of the Daily Mail now – no, stick with us, just for a bit – where the wheezing organ appeared shocked to discover that prisoners – prisoners – are allowed to work in McDonald’s.

And just in case you’re reluctant to click on it, here’s how the paper’s report starts.

‘McDonalds customers are being served burgers and fries by inmates of a jail which has housed some of Britain’s most notorious female criminals, MailOnline can reveal.

‘This prisoner was spotted preparing meals customers while on day release from Askham Grange – set in the Yorkshire countryside and dubbed the UK’s cushiest jail.

‘After working her shift, was seen to walk unescorted for 40 minutes back to the former stately home in the picturesque country village of Askham Richard. Near York.

‘She bought an ice cream before the two mile walk during which she donned an orange high visibility jacket over her McDonald’s uniform. She spoke to guards on the prison intercom and the gate was opened to admit her at the end of her day of freedom.’

And these 17 responses are surely the only takeaways you need.

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