How many more rapists and killers are in Met? Police force ‘institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic’ says damning report The Independent says A “culture of denial” has allowed predators to flourish in the Metropolitan Police, a damning review triggered by the murder of Sarah Everard has found. The force was found to be institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic with scant regard for victims of sexual violence. Baroness Louise Casey said she could not rule out…
Met Police is institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, damning review finds The Metro says The horrifying state of Britain’s largest police force has been laid bare in the Casey review, which names the Metropolitan Police institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic. A damning new report commissioned in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard’s murder warns that it shouldn’t be ‘our job as the public to keep ourselves safe from the police’. The force is…
Baroness Casey report: Met Police is racist, sexist, homophobic and faces being broken up after scandals, review finds The Sun says THE Metropolitan Police faces being broken up, a report warns today. Britain’s biggest force was labelled institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic and in need of radical reform. The report was compiled by Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock who spent more than a year shining a light into what she called the “dark corners” of…
Macron’s government survives no-confidence vote The French government narrowly survived a no-confidence vote that was triggered after it forced through a bill to increase the pension age to 64. The vote, initiated by centrist MPs, fell short with 278 votes in favour, below the 287 required. Had it been successful, President Emmanuel Macron would have had to call new elections or appoint a new government. France pension reform The controversial bill will now become law,…
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Parliament adopted a divisive pension bill Monday raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, after lawmakers in the lower chamber rejected two no-confidence votes against the government.
Boris Johnson to reveal ‘defence dossier’ ahead of partygate showdown The Sun says BORIS Johnson will today release his defence dossier ahead of his partygate probe showdown. Allies of the former prime minister insist the bombshell documents will vindicate him – and prove he did not knowingly mislead MPs over lockdown gatherings at the heart of government. It came as one of his close colleagues warned against a McCarthy-style “witch hunt” against him led by…
Boris Johnson news – live: Starmer accuses ex-PM of trying to ‘intimidate’ Partygate committee The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of trying to “discredit” the committee investigating whether he misled parliament over the Partygate scandal, as he battles to save his political career in televised hearings on Wednesday. The Labour leader backed an attack by his shadow Commons leader Thangam Debbonaire, in which she warned it was vital the probe could…
Boris Johnson to claim Partygate inquiry is ‘biased and unlawful’ in defence dossier The Metro says Boris Johnson will defend his antics in the Partygate scandal in a 50-page dossier that will be handed to Parliament today. In a bid to save his political career the former PM will claim the inquiry into four parties held in Number 10 during lockdown is ‘unlawful’ and ‘politically biased’. He is also set to show new WhatsApp messages…
Johnson ally claims he will not get fair hearing at Partygate inquiry The Guardian says Boris Johnson will not get a fair hearing from the cross-party privileges committee because some of the MPs on it seem to “have predetermined their view” on his guilt, an ally of the former prime minister has argued ahead of a week that could spell the end of Johnson’s parliamentary career. The Bournemouth West MP, Conor Burns, who served as…
Metro – Boris’s deadly dossier Summary of the front page The Metro leads with Boris Johnson’s claims of a “detailed and compelling” dossier that will clear his name over the Partygate scandal. The paper says the 50-page dossier includes WhatsApp messages and photos of events, which will be handed to the privileges committee before they question Mr Johnson on Wednesday. Supporters of the former prime minister fear the televised session is part of a plot…
Financial Times – UBS to acquire Credit Suisse for $3.25 billion after frantic talks Summary of the front page The Financial Times leads with the news that UBS will take over its troubled rival Credit Suisse. After a week of frantic negotiations UBS agreed to buy Credit Suisse for $3.25bn, the Financial Times reports. The paper says the historic deal followed five days during which the Swiss establishment raced to end a deepening crisis that threatened…
The Guardian – Health union members in push to reject NHS deal Summary of the front page The Guardian reports members of the biggest health unions in Britain are organising a campaign to reject the pay agreement being recommended by union bosses in England. The paper says a cross-union group called NHS Workers Say No is reaching out in an effort to persuade members to vote against the 5% increase. Many nurses are prepared to…
Daily Star – Polar scare Summary of the front page The cold winter weather isn’t quite done with Britain yet, the Daily Star says. “Polar scare” declares the front splash as it reports Britain will be hit by a storm this week. The paper predicts temperatures as low as -9C (15.8F) and a 700-mile-wide snow blast. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Daily Mirror – For mum and all those who died alone Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports on the campaign for a law aimed at making sure elderly care home residents never have to die alone. Actress Ruthie Henshall has ramped up the fight for Gloria’s Law to stop the scandal of care home residents dying alone from ever happening again, the Mirror reports. She joined families, who were denied access to loved…
Daily Express – Rwanda plan: Is Euro court backing down? Summary of the front page The Daily Express also reports on the government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The paper says progress has been made during talks with chiefs at the European Court of Human Rights regarding the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. This comes after Ms Braverman visited Rwanda at the weekend where she said it was a “blessing”…
Russia and China are fighting ‘common threats’ says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia and China are fighting “common threats” ahead of welcoming China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit. Putin wrote in the People’s Daily newspaper saying Xi’s visit is a “landmark event” that “reaffirms the special nature of the Russia-China partnership”. The outlet is the official newspaper of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. Xi’s state visit to Moscow will last…
India cuts off internet in state as search for preacher ramps up A massive search for controversial self-styled preacher Amritpal Singh has been launched by police in India’s Punjab. Singh has been on the run since Saturday. In an effort to find the suspect, internet and messaging services in the state have been suspended and security has been tightened. Singh, 30, has said he supports the Khalistan movement for a separate Sikh homeland. Several of…
Australia begins mass fish death clean-up Millions of fish have died in a river in western New South Wales (NSW), Australia, leading to a major clean-up effort. Although fish will be removed from high-density areas, it will not be possible to clear all the carcasses. The deaths were caused by low oxygen levels in the river due to a recent heatwave, resulting in hypoxic blackwater, which is a naturally occurring phenomenon. An emergency hub has…
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The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Rwanda plan, Lineker back on BBC Sunday’s newspapers report on Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s recent trip to Rwanda as part of plans to send illegal migrants to the nation. The Mail on Sunday has highlighted Suella Braverman’s trip to Rwanda as part of the government’s efforts to repatriate migrants to the African nation. The paper notes that the Home Secretary has promised swift action should the Court of Appeal…
The Independent – Britain’s betrayal of the brave Summary of the front page Afghans who helped British forces during the war have been told that they must get their documents stamped by Taliban officials in order to move to the UK under its relocation scheme, The Independent reports. One MP told the paper that the requirement means they are effectively being asked to “sign their own death warrant”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…
The Sunday Telegraph – Migrant flights to Rwanda ‘by summer’ Summary of the front page Ms Braverman has said Rwanda is “clearly ready” to start receiving asylum seekers, the Sunday Telegraph reports. The paper notes that during a two-day visit to Rwanda, the home secretary expressed her determination to “move quickly” with deportation flights. The paper also features a picture of presenter Gary Lineker who returned to television on Saturday after a fallout from his…
Sunday Mirror – Britain should be proud of Lineker Summary of the front page “Britain should be proud of Lineker”, declares the Sunday Mirror, as it reports that refugee Rasheed Baluch who lived with the presenter for weeks, has praised his host. The paper also features a picture of pop star Taylor Swift who returned to touring with a three-hour set featuring 11 costume changes. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK…
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