Britain's Clown Shortage: Visa Rules Hit the Circus

[jjwq8]

How can there possibly be a clown shortage in Britain when there is a building in Westminster chock full of the buggers?:shrug:

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In November, the British Home Office introduced a points-based system to crack down on illegal immigration and create what its web site describes as "a significantly more straightforward and transparent structure." It's easy enough for foreign trapeze artists and acrobats to secure the requisite points for entry into Britain based on their unique skills. But ringmasters say that various problems with the new system - including faulty computer software and poorly trained embassy staff - are preventing international talent from reaching Britain's big tops.

[tilerite]

No shortage of clowns here in the states, that's fer sure.:yeah: