John Whitby

John Whitby

Labour — Derbyshire Dales

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 June 2025

Debate

Theft of Tools of Trade

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. I was shocked to hear that the cost of GPS theft, including from tractors, had increased by 137% between 2023 and 2024. It is clear that the theft of high-tech farming equipment can be linked to organised gangs with connections to illegal markets in Europe. Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking our hard-working police and the National Farmers Union for raising awareness of the links between rural crime and organised crime groups?

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