Yorkshire dad finds job by standing on the side of road with sign after three years of unsuccessful applications

An out-of-work stroke survivor who spent years trying to get a job bagged one within a week of pitching himself by a roadside to plead for work in a smart suit, collar and tie.

Craig Driver, 49, positioned himself on the A165 near Hull with a banner asking for work.

He took up the drastic action after he struggled to find employment after leaving his construction job in 2019 due to a stroke.

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He started his campaign to find new employment on Tuesday June 28, and stood there for the rest of the week till July 1.

Craig pitched up at the side of the road