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CITY AM – Parties set for battle over rates Labour now 25 points clear of Tories as mortgage rates batter Rishi Sunak’s party CITY AM SAYS Labour has posted its biggest lead over the Conservatives since March, new polling data has revealed, as the public grows increasingly tired of the government’s perceived mismanagement of the economy. Labour’s vote share jumped four points to 47 per cent, giving the opposition party a 25 point lead over the Tories, according to fresh polling data by YouGov. The Conservative Party’s vote share dipped two points to 22 per cent, according to the data,…

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Metro – Treasons to be cheerful Summary of the front page Metro leads on the apparent attempted Wagner coup in Russia which occurred over the weekend. Alongside a headline punning a famous Ian Dury and the Blockheads song, the paper reports that Kyiv is “reaping the benefits” of the chaos caused by the mercenary mutiny. Plenty of fun in the Glastonbury sun was had over the weekend and the paper carries a colourful montage of some of the acts who smashed the festival – including Rick Astley and Guns N’ Roses. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

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Financial Times – Aborted Wagner insurrection lays bare cracks in Putin’s authority Summary of the front page The aborted coup in Russia over the weekend is the lead story in the Financial Times with the paper saying the attempted insurrection “lays bare the cracks in Putin’s authority”. The paper also says a growing number of fearful Tory MPs with slim majorities are cutting back on the time spent in Westminster in a bid to shore up their prospects in their constituencies. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Guardian – Wagner uprising reveals cracks in Putin’s authority, says US Summary of the front page The Wagner Group uprising over the weekend is the lead story in The Guardian. The paper cites US sources claiming that the mercenary mutiny has revealed “cracks in Putin’s authority”. Yevgeny Prigozhin is pictured shaking hands after his deal which will see him move to Belarus. The front page also carries a huge review of the Glastonbury Festival. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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The Sun – Fergie: I’ve got cancer Summary of the front page Sarah Ferguson’s breast cancer scare is the lead story on the front of The Sun, with the paper reporting that the duchess was diagnosed during a routine mammogram. The paper quotes a friend who says Sarah Ferguson is very grateful to the staff at the King Edward VII Hospital who carried out the surgery and looked after her. The tabloid also says Simon Cowell’s home had a raid foiled by… The Sun. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Mirror – Fergie: My breast cancer op Summary of the front page The Duchess of York’s breast cancer diagnosis makes the splash on the front of the Daily Mirror, with the paper reporting the royal has left the hospital following her operation. The paper reports her family is “rallying” around her and that she had no symptoms – it was caught during a routine check-up. The front page reports on Sir Elton John as it declares his classic Glastonbury set list as a “belter”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Daily Express – Duchess breast cancer operation is success Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on the news that the Duchess of York has undergone a successful operation to treat breast cancer after the disease was spotted during a routine screening. The front page also reports Sir Elton John’s spectacular final show closing Glastonbury and it also queries how long President Vladimir Putin has left in power. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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