On Sunday, several UK newspapers reported that some firms employed 12-year-old children to intimidate strangers for money. The Daily Express labeled the practice unethical. The report stated that the children were sent out to collect funds through threats.
Commentators on the same day condemned the prime minister of being shameless for neglecting to be honest 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 decline of leadership.
“The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Elmton Ford Staffing, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 13 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers reported that some firms employed 12-year-old children to intimidate stranger...
Nov 14 — The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his decline of leadership....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Elmton Ford Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmton Ford Staffing desk and last updated 16:01 UTC.