On Sunday, several UK newspapers highlighted that some firms hired 12-year-old children to bully strangers for money. The Daily Express described the practice unethical. The report revealed that the children were tasked to collect funds through threats.
Commentators on the same day criticized the prime minister of being insincere for failing to be forthright about his EU ambitions. A Daily Mail editorial argued 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,” — Simone Whitfield, economic affairs editor at Newburn Bridge Group, explained.
Timeline
Nov 13 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers highlighted that some firms hired 12-year-old children to bully strangers for...
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 Newburn Bridge Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newburn Bridge Group desk and last updated 14:59 UTC.