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A 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been charged with the murder of a 40-year-old father who was stabbed to death.

Latest local election results show a bruising night for the Conservatives The Conservatives have had a tough night as results from yesterday’s massive local elections trickle in – and it may get worse over the course of the day. Labour claimed a win in the only Westminster seat race taking place yesterday, in the former ‘red wall’ seat of Blackpool South. A huge swing of 26% in the vote was recorded for the party and its candidate Chris Webb, while Reform UK took a close third place. Several local councils, including Hartlepool, Thurrock, Rushmoor and Redditch, have also been won…

Front page summary The Independent – Tories hit new poll low as party faces election mauling The Independent says Rishi Sunak is now polling worse than Liz Truss with Tories on just 18 per cent as rebel MPs say plot to oust the PM ‘likely’ if they lose more than 500 seats in the local election count – or one of two bellwether mayors. According to the survey, taken on 30 April and 1 May, the Conservatives are down to just 18 per cent – 26 points behind Labour on 44 per cent and a mere three points ahead of…

Front page summary The Metro – Mystic Samurai suspect The Metro features photos of Marcus Arduini Monzo, the 36-year-old charged with murdering schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a Samurai sword in London on Tuesday. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, who is a dual Spanish and Brazilian national, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin. He goes by the named FreekingMark on social media, and has posted images of himself smiling and doing a thumbs-up after winning medals in a competition. The front page is dedicated to the story. Metro – Our fresh sorrow By…

Front page summary The Guardian – PM to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind The Guardian says the government will today announce that fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas at sites intended for offshore wind. The paper has been told that 30 licenses will be granted to companies. The story features a quote from Rishi Sunak’s former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore, who quit the Conservative party in protest at the government’s climate policies. He described the move as “deeply irresponsible” and a “cynical stunt”. The North Sea Transition…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – FA Talks Over Cup Crisis The Daily Mirror reports the Football Association will be taking part in high-level talks next week over its decision to abolish replay matches. The paper is running a campaign to see them reinstated. The Mirror says its “save the magic of the FA Cup” campaign has the support of the family of the late England World Cup winners, Bobby and Jack Charlton. The front page also features a newly released picture of Princess Charlotte – marking her 9th birthday. Daily Mirror – Horror sword rampage: Our hearts are broken…

Front page summary The Sun – Repair shop host shock: I had to flee Jay The Sun reports JAY Blades’ wife has confessed that she tried to “fix” their marriage before confirming they had gone their separate ways. The Repair Shop star’s wife, Lisa Marie Zbozen, penned a lengthy statement on Instagram to confirm that their marriage was over and that she had left him. The entire front page reports on the story. The Sun – Trent and Jude Law’s girl  By WTX NewsMay 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy ……

Front page summary Daily Express – Migrant protests won’t stop us doing what is right The Daily Express says Home Secretary James Cleverly has said protesters will not stop the government moving ahead with its plans to deport migrants, describing the demonstrations as “intimidatory and aggressive.” It’s about Thursday’s demonstration in London, where 45 people were arrested for trying to stop a coach taking asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge off the coast of Dorset. The front page also features a newly released picture of Princess Charlotte – marking her 9th birthday. Daily Express – Heartbroken family pay tribute…

Friday’s front pages feature a variety of topics, including domestic UK topics including the Rwanda bill and the London sword attack suspect. 

There are several political stories on the front pages, with several publications looking at Labour’s plans if they are elected to office this year. 

Online, most newspapers are dominated by yesterday’s local elections in England and Wales – as results continue to come in, it’s clear the Tories have suffered major defeats and Labour has picked up more than 58 seats. 

Ukrainian authorities are accusing a member of parliament of stealing more than £220,000. They say this MP bought a lot of stuff that they couldn’t afford with their official salary.