Ex-convict Ian Macpherson wants back in prison after 22 years; struggles outside

• Ian Macpherson, 54, served 22 years in a British prison for murder, released in October 2014.
• He struggled for three years to find a job and housing due to his criminal record, facing rejections and unaffordable car insurance (£9,800 premium for a £2,000 car).
• After separating from his girlfriend and leaving his mother's house, he became homeless, relying on "sofa-surfing" and accumulating hotel debts.
• Macpherson prefers prison, stating it guarantees a roof over his head and basic amenities, unlike the "unsustainable" outside world.
• He deliberately missed probation appointments hoping to be sent back to prison, but officials refused, and the local council denied him housing.

Why It Matters: A 22-year ex-convict finds life outside prison unsustainable, preferring its guaranteed basic needs.