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UK migration bill impractical and morally unacceptable, says Justin Welby The Guardian says The archbishop of Canterbury has clashed with ministers after branding the government’s flagship illegal migration bill as “morally unacceptable” legislation that will “damage the UK’s interests and reputation at home and abroad”. In a withering attack upon Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman’s plan, Justin Welby said it would not fulfil the prime minister’s pledge to “stop the boats”, ignored the key causes of the movement of refugees, and could break the system of international cooperation that promised to help those fleeing war, famine and conflict. “[The bill]…

Justin Welby was right to speak up for a humane asylum system The Independent says whether or not the Church should be represented in the British legislature, Justin Welby has a duty to express his view on questions of public policy from a moral standpoint. We should leave aside the question of whether it is right for him to have a vote on the making of laws by virtue of his Church office, and address the substance of what he said. He is right to say that the government’s attempt to deport to Rwanda those arriving in Britain on small…

Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he speaks in the House of Lords? The Metro says It has been widely reported that the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will speak out against the government’s proposed ‘small boats’ Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords today (May 10). While still a rare and stunning rebuke of government policy by a senior religious figure, it is not the first time the Archbishop has spoken out on political topics, having previously referred to the Rwanda deportation scheme as ‘opposite the nature of God.’ The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of…

Tory backlash against Archbishop after Justin Welby uses House of Lords speech to slam government’s migration bill LBC says Government ministers have hit back at the Archbishop of Canterbury after he used a speech in the House of Lords to criticise the proposed Illegal Migration Bill. Justin Welby slammed the bill on Wednesday, saying it “has no sense at all of the long term and the global nature of the challenge that the world faces”. Speaking in the House of Lords, Mr Welby argued against the flagship legislation aimed at ensuring people who arrive in the UK in small boats…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Thursday’s front pages report on a variety of stories. One of the biggest stories this morning is the Archbishop of Canterbury’s rare intervention in the House of Lords. The Most Rev Justin Welby denounced the government’s policy on migration as “isolationist…morally unacceptable and politically impractical”, warning it will damage UK interests at home and abroad. ‘Stinging attack’ Metro leads with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s House of Lords speech, criticising the Illegal Migration Bill. The headline “Arch enemies” accompanies pictures of the Most Rev Justin Welby and Rishi Sunak. The Guardian describes the speech as…

The Guardian- Trump sexually abused writer in 1990s, New York jury finds Summary of the front page Donald Trump losing a civil case in which a jury found he’d sexually abused a woman 27 years ago is The Guardian’s lead story. Rather than a picture of Mr Trump, it’s Ms Carroll who dominates the front page. She emerged from the court smiling, making her way through a crowd of photographers, reporters and demonstrators. The front page also reports on details of how a baby was created with DNA from three people, a first in the UK. It says the law…

The Metro – Trump is a sex abuser Summary of the front page Metro’s front page is dominated by the direct headline “Trump is a sex abuser”. The paper’s US editor notes that he is now facing having to pay out damages of around $5m (£3.9m). The front page also reports on singer Rita Ora and her upcoming Eurovision performance. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

The Times – Britain set to blacklist Russia’s Wagner group Summary of the front page The UK will formally declare the Wagner mercenary group a terrorist organisation, The Times reports. The group’s fighters are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, playing a major role in shoring up Moscow’s own troops and particularly the grinding battle for the city of Bakhmut. The paper quotes a government source as saying the group could be given the same legal status as so-called Islamic State group and al-Qaeda within weeks. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next…

Daily Mirror – Trump the sex attacker Summary of the front page The Mirror says Donald Trump must pay £4m in damages after a jury said the ex-president sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist, E Jean Carroll. He is pictured on the front page of the paper in his trademark “Make America great again” cap giving a thumbs up – but the paper’s headline is anything but positive for the former president. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – 7,000 needless diabetes deaths every year Summary of the front page More than 7,000 people are dying needlessly from diabetes in the UK every year – with an increase in 2022 on pre-pandemic levels, says the Express. The paper says that deaths caused by the chronic condition increased by 13% last year, with the paper describing it as the country’s “fastest growing health emergency”. The front page also carries a picture of a beaming King on his return to royal duties following the coronation weekend. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…

Deadly shooting near Africa’s oldest synagogue Two visitors and two security guards were killed in a gun attack near Africa’s oldest synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba. The incident occurred during an annual pilgrimage that attracts Jewish visitors from Europe and Israel. A guard allegedly killed his partner and then targeted visitors and security forces before being killed himself. The motivation behind the attack remains unclear. One of the victims is a French national, while several others were injured. The Ghriba synagogue has previously been targeted, with a bomb attack in 2002 claiming more than 20 lives. The annual…

Pakistan braces for Imran Khan’s corruption hearing amid protests Pakistan remains tense as former Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a hearing on corruption charges following his dramatic arrest. Demonstrations have erupted both domestically and globally, with reports of at least two deaths. Police have conducted raids and arrested supporters of Khan’s party since his detention. Khan, a former cricket star, claims the charges against him are politically motivated. In preparation for the hearing, police have shifted the venue to the location where Khan is being held in custody. Pictures show heightened security in Islamabad, with a police guest house designated…

Ukraine war: French journalist killed near Bakhmut Arman Soldin, a 32-year-old French journalist working for AFP news agency, was killed by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine. He was reporting alongside Ukrainian soldiers when the attack occurred. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Soldin’s work, while AFP expressed devastation at the loss and emphasised the dangers faced by journalists covering the conflict. Soldin had been living in Ukraine since September and was part of the first AFP team deployed after Russia’s invasion. Ukraine’s defence ministry offered condolences, stating that Soldin dedicated his life to informing the world…

CITY AM – Bring me sunshine Bring me sunshine! Retailers hit by grim April weather as economy held back by the rain CITY AM SAYS Retailers continued to be bruised by soaring inflation and poor weather conditions in April, as the sector holds out hope for summer to give a much needed boost in sales. Data by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that while retail sales rose slightly over five per cent during the month, overall inflation meant that volumes were down for both food and non-food as “customers continued to adjust spending habits”. With rainfall and cool weather…

The Guardian – Pharmacies to prescribe drugs to patients in bid to tackle GP crisis Summary of the front page The Guardian says that the blueprint has been broadly welcomed by health leaders, but experts warn that not all pharmacies will be able to offer all or any of the new services, meaning the shake-up could result in frustrated patients being “bumped from pillar to post, only to end up back at the GP”. The front page also reports the EU is set to reset relations with the UK after a turbulent Brexit period. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Financial Times – Water company dividends double to £1.4bn despite sewage outflows anger Summary of the front page Dividends paid by privatised water and sewage firms more than doubled to £1.4bn last year despite rising household bills and criticism over sewage leaks, according to the Financial Times. The figures are based on the FT’s own analysis of the 10 largest water and sewage companies’ accounts. It explains the dividends are higher than “headline payouts” because a number of the companies have complex layered corporate structures, with many subsidiaries unregulated by Ofwat. Paying out dividends, it says, means less money is…

Metro – Thank you each and everyone Summary of the front page Metro leads with the King’s message of thanks for the success of his coronation and features one of the official images. The words come from a longer statement, in which the royal couple said that “to know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift”. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Express – We thank each and every one of you Summary of the front page The official photo portrait of the King dominates the front of the Express. King Charles III’s official Coronation portrait was released by Buckingham Palace on Monday. The Express carries it in full size across its front page, with a quote from the King giving thanks to the nation after a historic weekend of Coronation celebrations. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

Daily Mirror – Bills agony Summary of the front page Two million households missed at least one bill payment in April due to the cost of living crisis, says the Mirror. The front page gives over half of its front page to the King’s Coronation portrait, but the lower third is taken up by a story about the ongoing cost of living squeeze on people across the country. It quotes research by the consumer group Which?, claiming that two million households missed at least one bill in April. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers…

The Sun – Our noble King Summary of the front page The Sun says the photo of the King released at the end of the coronation bank holiday shows him in “regal splendour”. The carefully composed image is full of symbolic items – the King is pictured wearing the Robe of Estate, the Imperial State Crown and he is holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross. The ‘souvenir edition’ of the Sun also features images from Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation inside the paper, a front page plug promises. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…

EU leaders set out hopes for post-Brexit relations with Britain The Guardian says EU leaders have signalled their desire to reset relations with the UK, seven turbulent years on from the seismic Brexit vote. Representatives from all 27 member states said on Monday that they wanted to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK” after a deal sealed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. A little more than two months after the Windsor framework was agreed between Rishi Sunak and the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, they stressed the value of being “valuable partners with…

First there was Brexit. Now there is Ukraine. The war has helped Britain and the EU find each other again The Guardian says On 9 May, the European Union celebrates Europe Day. On this same day in 1950, in the aftermath of the devastating second world war, Robert Schuman, the foreign minister of France, proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community. His goal was to build a Europe free from conflict, based on economic cooperation and integration. This, he knew, had to be done step by step. Moving well beyond coal and steel, those old engines of…

EU leaders hold out post Brexit olive branch EUROWEEKLY SAYS After seven years EU leaders have indicated they want cordial relations with Great Britain. Representatives from all member states (27 in total) said on Monday (8 May) that they wanted to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK” which came after a deal was agreed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Windsor framework was agreed at a meeting in London in March, and it appears that since then Rishi Sunak and the European Commission Chief, Ursula von der Leyen want to confirm the value of being…

EU Leaders Willing To Build Post-Brexit Relations With Britain REPUBLIC WORLD SAYS EU leaders have hinted that they wish to build relations with the UK after seven turbulent years from the seismic Brexit vote, reported The Guardian. On Monday, representatives from all 27 member states said that they have been waiting to “develop further ties between the EU and the UK”. This comes after a deal was sealed on Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. It is to be noted that the Windsor framework has been agreed between Rishi Sunak and the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen. In…

Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv Ukrainian officials reported that 15 Russian cruise missiles were downed by air defenses overnight in an attack against the country’s capital, Kyiv. The missiles were believed to have been launched from four bombers flying from the Caspian Sea region. There were no casualties from the attack, which occurred hours before Russia’s Victory Day celebration, a holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of attempting “to kill as many civilians as possible on this day” and said that it was…