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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Sunak battles for party amid Rwanda vote Most of Tuesday’s newspapers focus on the battle facing Rishi Sunak as the prime minister attempts to persuade Tory MPs to support his flagship Rwanda bill. MPs on the right of the party want the legislation to go further but more centrist Conservatives are warning against changes. Rwanda Commons debate The headlines are largely centred around the Commons debate on Rwanda, with The Times speculating on a potential rebellion within the Conservative party. Despite concerns from some MPs about the emergency legislation supporting the scheme, Prime Minister…

Richard O’Brien, just 56 when he died, said homelessness was not a ‘lifestyle choice’.

Police are urging the public to help find him.

Stunned punters were playing pool when Jamie Kettle crashed the stolen Land Rover Discovery into the pub wall, narrowly missing them.

The royal kids mucked in at a baby bank as their mum launched the new initiative.

One user on X, formerly Twitter, even boldly claimed it to be ‘the worst photoshopped pic ever.’

The woman awoke to find a man’s arm across her waist.

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Prime minister Rishi Sunak giving evidence at the Covid inquiry

The FT front page features a poll suggesting nearly half of US voters think President Biden is spending too much on aid for Ukraine.

Elementor #571433December 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro -Rishi on the rack The Metro leads on the row engulfing the Conservative Party over the Rwanda bill, with Rishi Sunak “battling to keep his grip on power”.The paper reports that some Conservatives are plotting to put former PM Boris Johnson back in charge, with Nigel Farage as his right-hand man.Elsewhere, the paper reports Annabel Croft is the latest contestant to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing. There is also a large image of a woman – charged with the manslaughter of her four children, who died…

Elementor #571427December 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Rival Tory tribes threaten Sunak authority over Rwanda scheme More on the rift within the Conservative Party comes on the Guardian’s front page, with the paper billing the coming days as the “biggest week” of Rishi Sunak’s premiership.The paper says the prime minister’s authority is in the hands of warring tribes on the right and left of the Conservative party – not to mention a “gruelling” appearance before the Covid inquiry. As MPs meet this afternoon to debate how they should vote, the prime minister…

Elementor #571413December 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Rishi’s Rwanda bill ‘stands on side of British people’ The Daily Express says Tory MPs are being urged by the party’s chairman to back Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan. Richard Holden, writing in the paper, argues that the legislation puts Rishi Sunak on the side of the British people and describes it as “decisive by the PM”. The front page reports that Britons will spend £110 billion this Christmas – ‘business cheer’ is how the paper characterises the report.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t…

Elementor #571407December 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Lame Duck For Christmas Labour says Rishi Sunak’s ability to govern has collapsed – and the Daily Mirror claims there are now growing calls for an election.Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the Conservatives’ “ability to govern has collapsed”. “Sunak on the brink,” says a headline. The paper goes on to describe the political situation as ‘a raging Tory civil war.’ The front page also reports on the I’m A Celebrity winner and the latest from the Premier League.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why…

Elementor #571401December 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – I’m A Celebrity  … Get Me Back in the Jungle Nigel Farage is plotting a political comeback after he came third in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – that’s according to The Sun.The paper says after winning over his campmates and the public in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, he’s now eyeing up a return to political life. He finished the show in third place. A source tells the paper he has gained support from people who may not…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Rishi fighting for survival ahead of potential Tory rebellion Many of Monday’s papers say Rishi Sunak’s leadership may come under threat if Tory rebels vote against his Rwanda legislation. Rishi fighting for survival Rishi Sunak is entering a pivotal week in his premiership, facing challenges from factions within the Conservative party and a demanding appearance before the Covid inquiry, as reported by The Guardian. The Daily Telegraph notes that MPs on the right are pushing for amendments to the Rwanda bill, seeking stricter measures such as a block on interventions by judges in Strasbourg and…

It might not last for very long, though.

UK earmarks £700m for small boat arrivals until 2030 At least £700 million has been set aside by the Home Office to help manage the arrival of migrants on small boats until 2030, according to previously unnoticed commercial plans. These projections were made public last week, coinciding with Home Secretary James Cleverly’s trip to Rwanda, where he signed a new treaty aimed at “stopping the boats.” A Home Office spokesperson said it would be “inappropriate to comment” on an ongoing procurement project. But the publicly-available information, on the government’s contracts website, shows that the Home Office wants at least one…

Police are treating the incident as a ‘possible hate crime’.

The 74-year-old had missed an email asking for further proof of living in the UK as it went to her junk folder.

Two men and a woman were also injured in the crash. Police say they are in a serious but stable condition.

Nearly a dozen vehicles were damaged.

Is it too soon to play the blame game?

‘Many officers have worked every weekend since October 7 and sickness rates are rising, a trend which is likely to continue.’

Brits could see up to a centimetre of snow falling as a polar blast looks set to grip parts of the country just days before Christmas.