The front page of The Independent leads with the news that Ukraine has fired U.S.-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time, just after President Biden approved their use. Moscow has warned of a possible nuclear response, citing this as a significant escalation.
A large image of TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson dominates the front page, as he joins in the farmers’ protest in London. The paper notes the protest attracted more than 13,000 farmers who oppose the UK government’s proposed changes to agricultural tax breaks. Farmers argue that the reforms will harm their livelihoods, though the Prime Minister insists most farms will not be impacted.
There’s ongoing coverage of the cold snap, as the wintery weather caused disruptions across the UK. The paper says severe winter weather has resulted in widespread travel chaos and the closure of 200 schools, with snow and icy conditions creating significant challenges for the public.
‘Putin raised nuclear stakes’ & ‘Farmers’ protests over inheritance tax’ – Paper Talk UK
The rising tensions between Russia and the West, following Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russian territory for the first time, are splashed on the front pages this morning.
The papers suggest the policy shift from the US president has escalated the situation in the West, and in response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike. Many of the front pages fear a potential nuclear war on the horizon.
Striking images of yesterday’s farmers’ protests in London find space on the front pages as do reports on the effects of the chancellor’s October Budget.
Showbiz, the cold snap and sports make up the rest of the stories on the front pages today.
The back pages lead with the news Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
