Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Elementor #571713December 12, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Fury vs Cheshire CouncilThe Sun leads on a row between world boxing champion Tyson Fury and Cheshire East Council – in dispute over a council tax bill.Much of the front page features images of Princess Kate and her children volunteering at a baby bak- sorting presents for children.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it?…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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