Month: July 2024

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It’s politics galore on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers, with many looking ahead at what Rachel Reeves is expected to say in her first speech as chancellor. Reeves is the UK’s first woman chancellor of the exchequer. 

French politics is also splashed on the front of many papers, as the left-wing bloc won a shocking victory in the second and final parliamentary election on Sunday. France now faces a political deadlock after Sunday’s election dealt a blow to the far-right National Rally – but left no party with a majority.

As Europe’s summer of sports is now in full swing, the front pages offer up their analysis of Wimbledon, the Euros and the British Grand Prix. The coverage is continued via the back pages.

Sunday’s front pages are dominated by two stories: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first full day in office and England beating Switzerland on penalties to book their spot in the Euros semi-final. 

Starmer’s first cabinet meeting, Rwanda plans and the UK seeking closer ties to the EU are on the front pages, with the left and right-leaning newspapers having very different views on Starmer’s plans.