Tool theft in the UK has reached crisis levels — costing builders, farmers, and tradespeople their livelihoods. Skill Builder visits the JCB event where Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch outlines her plan to fight back.

Her message is clear: it’s time to stop treating tool theft as a petty crime. The Conservatives propose tougher sentences, bigger fines, and nationwide rural crime task forces to hit back at organised theft.

We also hear about successful initiatives like the CESAR marking system, which helps police recover stolen machinery, and a new focus on shutting down resale markets for stolen goods online.