On Sunday, several UK newspapers reported that some firms hired 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers for money. The Daily Express described the practice unacceptable. The report claimed that the children were tasked to collect funds through coercion.
Commentators on the same day criticized the prime minister of being insincere for neglecting to be transparent about his EU ambitions. A Daily Mail editorial claimed that his lack of transparency cost him No10. The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his fall of leadership.
“The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his fall of leadership,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Fenwell Dale Advisory, observed.
Timeline
Nov 14 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers reported that some firms hired 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers f...
Nov 15 — The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his fall of leadership....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenwell Dale Advisory desk and last updated 14:59 UTC.