Our retail workers have kept the nation fed during this pandemic and deserve our thanks, not violent, threats and abuse. We will be tuned in later watching this important debate take place #SaferColleaguesSaferCommunities

Hi Dehenna Davison violence and abuse towards shopworkers isn't part of the job. If you agree, please vote to give retail heroes greater protection at Monday's debate on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Co-op UK Prime Minister #ItsWhatWeDo #NotPartoftheJob

Good store visit at Fewster Square with Thomas, great to hear the journey the team have been on and how they are keeping themselves safe. Vicki Mains Della McDonald @TD1707FM #freedomfromfear

Great visit in Washington, lovely to see the difference being a Safety Focus Store has made. Really great attitude from the team when dealing with incidents. Vicki Mains Della McDonald #freedomfromfear

Really good visit at Sunderland Broadway discussing shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Vicki Mains Della McDonald #notpartof the job #FreedomFromFear

Crime safety visit as part of Respect for Shopworkers week in Sunderland Northmoor Rd. Great insight from the the team and really highlights why Shopworkers need additional protection in legislation. #NotPartOfTheJob #FreedomFromFear Vicki Mains Michael Boucher

Great crime support visit at Easington Colliery. I’m so proud of the journey the team have been on to improve safety for themselves and customers in the shop. Michael Boucher Vicki Mains #NotPartOfTheJob #FreedomFromFear

Excellent visit in Crime Support visit in Wheatley Hill as part of Respect for Shopworkers week. Really pleased with the progress the store has made with the police to reduce crime in the area. Vicki Mains Michael Boucher #NotPartOfTheJob #FreedomFromFear

Really good Crime Support visit at Willington as part of Respect for Shopworkers Week discussing how we can tackle the anti-social behaviour the store team are subject to. Vicki Mains Michael Boucher #NotPartOfTheJob #FreedomFromFear

Great visit with Ian Lavery MP at Choppington today discussing the violence and abuse shoplifters face and the need to pass the bill to give Shopworkers additional protection in legislation. Terry Johnstone Vicki Mains michael dewison Michael Fairbairn #FreedomFromFear #NotPartOfTheJob

Great to meet Liz Twist MP at Ryton store, we talked about the realities of retail and the horrible abuse colleagues are subject to and the need to pass the bill to give Shopworkers additional protection in legislation. @Martin4Steff Jenny Alleyne #FreedomFromFear #NotPartOfTheJob

It’s great to see so many conversations happening this about such an important subject. #FreedomFromFear #NotPartOfTheJob

Honesty, there were tears of joy this morning. @AlexNorrisNN say's it all. It's been a long road, but collaboration, a shared voice committed to one goal succeeds.

So proud of this and the part we played in it. Even more super proud of all the shops and teams who have played a massive part in achieving this. #ItsWhatWeDo #NotPartOfTheJob #SuceedingTogether

Really proud of Matthew at Hartburn for this interview, really highlights why the change to legislation is so important. Michael Frankland Vicki Mains