On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms hired 12-year-old children to harass strangers for money. The Daily Express termed the practice shameless. The report stated that the children were ordered to collect funds through threats.
Commentators on the same day criticized the prime minister of being dishonest for neglecting to be transparent 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 loss of leadership.
“A Daily Mail editorial argued that his lack of transparency cost him No10,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Oakcroft Brook Services, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 14 — On Sunday, several UK newspapers revealed that some firms hired 12-year-old children to harass strangers for m...
Nov 14 — The comment connected the prime minister's secrecy to his loss of leadership....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakcroft Brook Services desk and last updated 12:47 UTC.