17th December 2007: former Glasgow MSP Tommy Sheridan claimed he was the victim of a “political witch hunt” after being charged with perjury following his court victory over the News of the World.
Paul Flynn MP (Labour), 25th January 2008: “I believe this is the result of a nasty, vindictive witch-hunt against a decent, honourable politician”, said in response to Peter Hain’s resignation.
15th February 2008: the wife and father-in-law of Tommy Sheridan are expected to be charged with perjury. Mr Monaghan, spokesman for the Solidarity Socialist Party said: “We consider this to be nothing more than a political witch-hunt.”
25th February 2008: senior Labour figures have been rallying behind Commons Speaker Michael Martin, saying there has been a campaign to oust him. Former Home Secretary David Blunkett described stories about him as a “witch-hunt”.
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These witch-hunts are awfully accurate, aren’t they! Would anyone join me in advocating a wider use of witch-hunts in the criminal justice system, due to their efficiency and cost-saving potential?
3 responses so far ↓
Kulakan // February 25, 2008 at 2:48 pm
A witch-hunt with the traditional ducking stool would indeed rid us of these low-lifes!
Letters From A Tory // February 25, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Perhaps.
Mind you, I think hundreds of people chasing after corrupt politicians with pitchforks and burning torches would be more fun.
Andrew // February 25, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Why not combine the two. Chase them with pitchforks and then duck them using the weight of their dodgy expense claim for this tax year in 2ps to weigh them down
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