Author: News Desk

Since Boris Johnson resigned, the power of traditional media has been felt amongst the candidates vying for press backing and Tory voters.   

The Conservative leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate. 

It’s been a shocking few weeks in Downing Street and as we get closer to the finish, the race for No 10 is heating up. 

Sunday’s papers feature a variety of stories, including the ongoing Tory leadership race, the NHS crisis and the current travel chaos being some of the top stories on the front pages. 

Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite Park prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people. A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. “Explosive fire behaviour is challenging firefighters,” Cal Fire said in a statement Saturday that described the Oak Fire’s activity as “extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching.” The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and by Saturday had grown to…

Lithuania lifts blockade on Russian route to Kaliningrad.  Kaliningrad is on the Baltic Sea and uses a rail link to Russia via Lithuania for passengers and freight. Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goods in and out of the Russian area of Kaliningrad after a month of political turmoil. Russia was enraged when Lithuania banned the transit of steel and other ferrous metals under EU sanctions last month and threatened to respond. But now Lithuanian Railways says it will resume transporting goods to the exclave. Kaliningrad – a strategic region where Russia’s Baltic Fleet is…

Boom Supersonic unveils a new Overture supersonic jet to bring back Concorde. It’s been almost 20 years since Concorde flew for the final time. But will a new Concorde survive in a world of Zoom and Google Meets? The new Overture supersonic jet is proof that some think it will. While various companies have set about bringing supersonic travel back to life since then, we’re still yet to see this come to fruition. Coincidentally – bring back Concorde – was trending on Twitter. The Colorado-based start-up Boom Supersonic is taking some major leaps forward in its quest to make supersonic…

Heathrow strikes called off – Hundreds of British Airways workers have voted to accept a new pay deal and call off strike action. The move means the risk of thousands of travellers’ summer getaway plans being thrown into chaos by strike action has been reduced. In a statement, the GMB union said 75% of its members supported the new deal pay deal. Heathrow strikes called off Aviation workers were set to walk out after a 10% pay cut imposed during the pandemic was not reinstated, GMB said. Under the new deal workers will receive an ‘8% consolidated pay rise, a…

Sunday Times – Mordaunt’s gender claims undermined by leaked papers  The Sunday Times reports that leaked documents prompt fresh scrutiny of Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt’s claims that she has never supported gender self-identification. The paper also looks ahead to predicted record-breaking temperatures. It is expected the county could see temps of 40C next week – and a red alert has been issued for Monday and Tuesday.

Sunday Mirror – Boris Heatwave  The Sunday Mirror combines politics and weather with its headline “Boris’ heat rave”. The outgoing prime minister’s no-show at the latest COBRA –  meeting apparently in favour of a party – has been christened “Boris’ Heatrave” by the paper. They report that the PM is hosting a farewell party at Chequers tomorrow, and missed an emergency meeting about the hot weather.