Alex Norris responding to the reports of increasing crime and abuse in the retail sector

Alex Norris MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Policing, responding to the reports of increasing crime and abuse in the retail sector, said.

“Shop workers have been telling us for far too long that they are facing unacceptable levels of violence and abuse but they are being let down by a government that cannot keep the streets safe.   

"This report lays bare the impact this has had on retail workers as they face an onslaught of shoplifting - up 32 per cent in the last year – with organised criminal gangs running rife in our town centres.

“Shop workers deserve dignity and respect. While the Tories take a back seat, Labour will introduce a new offence of abuse against shop workers so we can put an end to violence, threats and abuse at work.”

Ends.

Notes:

Coop report : https://www.co-operative.coop/media/news-releases/stealing-with-impunity-new-report-sets-out-ten-point-plan-to-curb-career