Out leafleting again today near Oswestry. Heard stories of county lines drug shipments coming in from cities.

The start is a gift like a mobile phone or £1000 to a child who then is obliged to carry out orders. If they don't, then threats of physical violence are made and sometimes carried out - by other kids - including stabbings. The first child in the drug network was put in the local school by a drug dealing parent who moved to local area to start the process off. Now many local kids are ensnared. Once in the criminal web they can't find a way out.

The drug dealers who use the kids to do their deliveries are all known by the locals....Another leaflet recipient described what happened when his daughter was sexually assaulted at school. Police were called. They asked the girl what action she wanted them to take. You'd think reporting a crime would get the Police to decide what action is needed to make the school safe.

The weakness of the Police action was shocking and will not prevent further episodes, in opinion of the parent. No good. Police need directing to deal effectively with these sickening crimes, rotting the fabric of our smaller towns. More Police Catching Criminals with The English Democrats.