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The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Tories turn on BoJo over response to Partygate probe The newspapers on Sunday cover a range of stories. The front pages cover a variety of political stories, with Boris Johnson’s reaction to the partygate probe, PM Rishi Sunak’s pledge to tackle illegal crossings and the Rwanda plan being splashed on several papers. Some of the tabloid papers make space for news on Prince Harry – who sat down to discuss his book, opening up about his former drug use. The Mail on Sunday focuses on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to tackle illegal Channel migrants, with…

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A week after dozens of migrants died when their boat capsized a few hundred metres off the Italian coast, humanitarian ships are grappling with a new “code of conduct” for rescues at sea. Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government in January forbade NGOs from carrying out “simultaneous” rescues at sea, even though ships are legally obliged to provide help during emergencies, according to international law.

Canadian doctor Gabor Maté told Prince Harry he saw the condition as a ‘normal response to abnormal stress’.

‘This, for us, is a painful reminder of something that will never change. Enough is enough.’

Eighteen children and one adult have been treated for injuries.

The Observer – ‘He’s gone full Trump’ Tories turn on Johnson over Partygate Summary of the front page The Observer has run with news of senior Tory MPs blasting ex-prime minister Boris Johnson, quoting one describing him as going “full Trump”. The paper claims that support for the embattled ex-leader is draining away in the wake of his response to the probe into whether he misled MPs over parties at No 10. It reports that several Conservative grandees reacted with ‘disbelief’ as Mr Johnson questioned the work of a cross-party Commons committee investigating the issue. Allies of the former Prime…

The Independent – So why are you funding courses for top executives on £100,000 a year Summary of the front page The Independent reports that millions of pounds of taxpayers money is being used to part fund university qualifications for high-flying executives. Experts say the money for MBAs is being taken from the apprenticeship levy, which was instead designed to help entry-level recruits. Labour says the scheme introduced by David Cameron is in freefall, but the government says it’s taken steps to stop this abuse. The front page pictures Ukrainian fighters in battle. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

Sunday Telegraph – Hancock’s plan to ‘frighten the pants off’ the public Summary of the front page Fallout from the former health secretary Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages leak carries on. The Sunday Telegraph claims that one message from Mr Hancock appeared to suggest that he wanted to use the emergence of a then new strain of Covid to scare the public into complying with lockdown measures. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Sunday Express – Rishi: I’ll stop migrant boats Summary of the front page The Sunday Express is also leading with migrant boats. The paper reports that the Conservative Party leader has said he will not flinch from taking necessary measures to stop people from crossing the Channel on small boats. “Make no mistake, if you come here illegally, you will not be able to stay” the prime minister is quoted as saying. The front page also features an image of Prince Harry. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next