On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms employed 12-year-old children to harass 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 condemned the prime minister of being shameless for failing to be honest about his EU ambitions. A Daily Mail editorial argued that his lack of transparency resulted in him No10. The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership.
“A Daily Mail editorial argued that his lack of transparency resulted in him No10,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Greystone Grove Partnership, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 13 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms employed 12-year-old children to harass strangers fo...
Nov 15 — The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Grove Partnership desk and last updated 14:57 UTC.