‘Rebel MPs set to humiliate PM today’
Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the proposed welfare bill that rebel MPs will vote on this Tuesday. It’s set to be a tough day for the prime minister as Labour MPs are still considering rebelling over the bill, despite the PM making huge concessions and watering down his controversial plans to trim the ballooning benefits cost.
Several papers continue their coverage of the Glastonbury row after police announced they would open an inquiry into Bob Vylan and Kneecap performances, with punk duo Bob Vylan chanting “death to IDF” and Kneecap calling for a riot. There are further calls for the BBC boss to be punished for streaming the controversial Bob Vylan set despite the chants.
There are a handful of standalone stories, including reports that British doctors and nurses will be prioritised as part of a 10-year plan to curb the number of international hires. The death of Vivienne leads one of the newspapers after new details have emerged, and another paper leads with a report into the treatment of those in care homes during the pandemic.
Many of the newspapers feature images of yesterday’s Wimbledon action, including British tennis star Emma Raducanu’s win. The ongoing UK heatwave finds plenty of space on the front pages, as the country continues to sweat and more health warnings are issued.
The stories dominating UK this morning
‘Rebel MPs set to humiliate PM today’
Labour MPs could look to seriously damage the prime minister’s authority by rebelling against his controversial welfare bill. It could seriously undermine his authority if his bill fails to get enough votes.
- The Guardian reports the vote is on a “knife-edge” as Labour’s “bid to woo rebels” is in “chaos.” One of those rebels, Rachel Maskell, tells the paper, “It was falling apart in the Commons today because MPs were exposing so many holes in the government’s plans”.
- The FT reports the “diluted welfare reform halves savings but still pushes 150,000 into poverty”.
- The Daily Mail says Rebel MPs are “set to humiliate PM today” in what will be the greatest rebellion of his premiership so far.
- The i says No 10 is in one “final push to win over rebel MPs” ahead of the vote later today. One MP tells the paper: “I think nearly every Labour MP would like to see it go.”
- The Daily Telegraph reports Starmer’s deal with the rebels has unravelled. The paper says Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham have urged backbenchers to oppose their plans in “another blow to the prime minister’s dwindling authority”.
- The Times reports the prime minister has been accused of “breaking his promises over welfare” by rebel MPs.
‘Police inquiry into Bob Vylan and Kneecap after Glastonbury performances’
Controversy has surrounded both artists, with the BBC, Glastonbury and politicians under fire. There has been clear misreporting on the tabloids’ part regarding the Bob Vylan set, with many tabloids suggesting the punk duo were “anti-Israeli” chanting – in reality, they chanted “death to the IDF.”
- The Guardian reports police are opening an inquiry into both acts after reviewing their controversial performances at Glastonbury.
- The i says “investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap over Glastonbury sets”. English punk duo Bob Vylan have had their US visa revoked over their supposed “anti-Israel” chants.
- The Daily Telegraph says BBC boss, Tim Davie, “made a decision on anti-Israel broadcast that left footage online all day”. A BBC spokesperson said: “The Director General was informed of the incident after the performance and at that point he was clear it should not feature in any other Glastonbury coverage.”
A look at stories on the front pages of the UK newspapers
The Daily Star leads on the UK heatwave as temperatures of up to 40C could hit parts of the country this week!
Showbiz news also makes the front page, including Oasis and Amanda Holden.
The Daily Express reports on Israel’s deputy foreign minister, who has said the BBC boss, Tim Davie, must make sure heads roll over Glastonbury. He has told the BBC boss that he has to act now or resign.
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon win makes the front page, as does an advert for a pull-out guide to the women’s Euros as the Lionesses look to defend their title.
The i says No 10 is in one final push to win over rebel MPs ahead of today’s vote that could still see the PM facing a rebellion.
Bob Vylan and Kneecap are to be investigated over their Glastonbury performances, and the UK heatwave makes the front page as water companies tell the public to save water or face a hose pipe ban.
The Daily Telegraph leads with the BBC boss, Tim Davie, who reportedly “made a decision on anti-Israel broadcast that left footage online all day”, it writes.
The paper reports that the PM’s deal with the rebels has unravelled as Khan and Burham urge backbenchers to oppose their plans.
The royal train is being decommissioned after “more than 150 years of service”. King Charles III will bid the “fondest of farewells” to it, writes The Telegraph.
The Guardian reports that Labour’s “bid to woo rebels” is in “chaos” ahead of today’s vote. There are fears that the PM could still face a huge rebellion as some Labour MPs want more concessions.
A smiling Emma Raducanu makes the front page, as do reports on police inquiries into two artists at Glastonbury and some coverage of suicide bombers in Ukraine.
The Daily Mail says the prime minister’s U-turn on his welfare bill has fallen flat, and the rebel MPs are out to humiliate the PM today.
Emma Raducanu is pictured on the front splash following her Wimbledon win.
There’s a royal report on the front page.
Bias Exposed from UK newspapers
The Glastonbury row and today’s welfare vote offer a variety of contentious headlines as the paper doubles down on its political leanings. The right-leaning press continues to intentionally mislead the reader regarding the “anti-IDF” chant,s which they say were “anti-Israeli.”
- The Guardian headline uses chaos framing to dramatise internal party tensions -“descends into chaos” implies loss of control and instability. By stating “Labour bid to woo rebels,” it portrays the party as desperate and reactive, while setting the stage for a fraught vote. It’s a typical media tactic to heighten drama and suggest a leadership crisis rather than focusing on policy detail.
- The Daily Mail headline uses aggressive and sensationalist framing. The phrase “REBEL MPS ARE SET TO HUMILIATE PM” implies a power struggle and personal defeat, turning parliamentary disagreement into a spectacle. The use of all caps and “humiliate” adds intensity, prioritising political drama over the substance of the welfare debate. It’s a classic tactic to portray leadership as under siege and rebellion as triumphant.
