Jon calls for action on metal theft  

Jon Cruddas has called on the Government to go further to tackle metal theft in his Dagenham and Rainham constituency. The increasingly common form of criminal behaviour is one which is not only damaging the local economy but can also be extremely dangerous. The Government is moving to stop cash payments to purchase scrap metal and increase fines for those that are found guilty. However, without giving the police the power of entry and the ability to shut down rogue scrap metal yards, the Government potentially runs the risk of making the situation worse and not better. read more...