On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms hired 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers for money. The Daily Express labeled the practice unethical. The report claimed that the children were sent out to collect funds through threats.
Commentators on the same day accused the prime minister of being shameless for neglecting to be forthright about his EU ambitions. A Daily Mail editorial claimed that his lack of transparency caused him No10. The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership.
“On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms hired 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers for money,” — David Kingsley, regional editor at Shipton Stow Media, explained.
Timeline
Nov 12 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms hired 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers f...
Nov 15 — The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 14. The Shipton Stow Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Stow Media desk and last updated 13:56 UTC.