Mayor candidate Shaun Bailey on London in lockdown crime trends

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Mayor candidate Shaun Bailey on 'London in lockdown' crime trends

Shaun Bailey, Conservative London Mayor Candidate, says that crime in the capital is persisting despite the lockdown and "we must not take our foot off the pedal".

Date - 31st March 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

Reports from across the UK show a reduction in crime as high as 20 per cent since the outbreak has restricted the population's movements. Shaun Bailey has a slightly different take on the unofficial figures. “Crime has definitely taken a...

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