Keir Starmer accuses PM of doing ‘grubby deal’ with Braverman to secure Tory leadership Keir Starmer accuses PM of doing ‘grubby deal’ with Braverman to secure Tory leadership
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But new PM suggests he will reimpose effective ban on onshore wind farms – which his predecessor wanted to remove But new PM suggests he will reimpose effective ban on onshore wind farms – which his predecessor wanted to remove
Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach
The Independent – Voters demand election as Sunak claims mandate Summary of the front page The Independent says Rishi Sunak claimed he held a mandate for power as he stepped into 10 Downing Street to form his new government on Tuesday – but most voters want their say in a general election, exclusive polling shows. The number of signatures on The Independent’s petition for an election now passed 430,000. The front page features an image of…
A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday. A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday.
Metro – Kings can only get better Summary of the front page The Metro reports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “launched a huge cabinet reshuffle to fix Liz Truss’s mistakes within hours of King Charles formally making him prime minister”. PM Sunak met King Charles III in Buckingham Palace’s 1844 Room on Tuesday as he was formally made prime minister. The front page features a large image of the pair shaking hands, as well as pictures…
The Guardian – PM’s reshuffle gamble on first day in charge Summary of the front page The Guardian says the new prime minister Rishi Sunak has taken a “gamble” by restoring Suella Braverman to the Home Office less than a week after she was sacked for a security breach. The paper reports on the cabinet reshuffle from the new PM on his very first day on the job. The front page also features an analysis which…
The Sun – At least I got rid of the other Mogg, Larry Summary of the front page The Sun says Rishi Sunak sacked 11 of his predecessor’s top team, including Jacob Rees-Mogg, after becoming the country’s first British Asian prime minister. The paper has a picture of the famous No10 cat Larry to report the “other Mogg” resigned as business secretary on Tuesday. The front page also reports on the latest celebrity news -…
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A look at the allegations that led to her sacking six days before Rishi Sunak resurrected her as Home Secretary. A look at the allegations that led to her sacking six days before Rishi Sunak resurrected her as Home Secretary.
Daily Mirror – Meanwhile in the real world Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror says multimillionaire Rishi Sunak has entered Downing Street while the British people are “in despair at the cost of living.” The paper uses its front page to highlight the cost of living crisis “real people” are facing as the new PM enters No10. The lead story looks at how some basic food items have risen almost two-thirds in price…
Daily Express – Undaunted Rishi vows to fix mistakes Summary of the front page The Daily Express says”Resolute” Rishi Sunak vowed to “earn the nation’s trust” by tackling the “profound” economic crisis facing the country, the Daily Express reports. A picture of the new PM delivering a speech outside No10 is featured on the front splash. The paper’s front page carries an image of King Charles along with a story about the new monarch’s dismay…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report on the cabinet reshuffle by the new prime minister – a cabinet that now represents a more “unity” cabinet. PM Rishi Sunak’s top team are from across the Tory party. “A new dawn for Britain,” says the Daily Mail, which features a picture of the PM shaking hands with King Charles. “Leave it to me, Your Majesty” is the paper’s headline. “Kings can only get…
‘If it is confirmed that Suella Braverman repeatedly broke the ministerial code and threatened national security, she must be sacked’ ‘If it is confirmed that Suella Braverman repeatedly broke the ministerial code and threatened national security, she must be sacked’
Indonesian woman found dead inside python A woman in Indonesia was killed and swallowed whole by a python, according to local reports. Jahrah was reportedly in her 50s and was on her way to work at a rubber plantation on Sunday morning in the Jambi province. She was reported missing after failing to return home, and a day later villagers found a python with what appeared to be a large stomach. Locals later killed the…
South Africa won’t seize sanctioned Russian superyacht South Africa said it won’t seize a sanctioned Russian oligarch’s superyacht – instead allowing it to dock in Cape Town. The $521m yacht belongs to Alexei Mordashov – an ally of Vladimir Putin. The yacht had left Hong Kong earlier in the week. South African opposition leaders have called on the government to seize the yacht called The Nord. But a spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa said he…
Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed orange paint over luxury car dealers in London – including Bugatti and Ferrari. Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed orange paint over luxury car dealers in London – including Bugatti and Ferrari.
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Boxer Tyson Fury to release debut single for mental health charity Boxer Tyson Fury will release a single to raise money for men’s mental health charity Talk Club. He has recorded a cover of Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline. The song will be released on 11 November ahead of the Qatar world cup. The song has become a fan-favourite at many UK sporting events, with Fury saying he feels a connection to the track. “Sweet Caroline…
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal over jail term A Russian court has rejected an appeal over the nine-year sentence given to the US basketball player Brittney Griner. The court upheld the sentence, with the state prosecutor calling it “fair.” Grinder,32, was convicted in August of smuggling and possessing cannabis oil. The Olympic winner apologised for her “honest mistake” in the appeal hearing via video link. It’s not clear if she has any other legal…
Prince Andrew and Prince Harry’s royal counsellor roles challenged Prince Andrew and Prince Harry’s counsellors of state roles have been challenged in the House of Lords. Andrew and Harry are two of five “counsellors of state” – meaning they can carry out official duties and stand in for the King if the monarch is unwell or overseas. Viscount Stansgate questioned their status when one had “left public life” and the other had “left the country”.…
Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank The World Bank has warned that it’s too expensive for governments to help everyone with their soaring energy bills. The bank’s president David Malpass said Covid support schemes had not been targeted enough towards the most vulnerable and the debt will take decades to pay off. Malpass told the BBC the same policy was being adopted to help people cope with rising energy…
Rishi Sunak cabinet reshuffle aims to bring party together Rishi Sunak has appointed his cabinet on his first day as the UK’s prime minister. The cabinet reshuffle saw some predictable choices as well as a few surprises. The return of Suella Braverman as home secretary – she resigned under Liz Truss for a security breach. She endorsed Sunak – which was seen as a massive boost for his campaign – as the represented the right-wing…
Rishi Sunak: The unelected PM who’s made history Rishi Sunak has been appointed prime minister of the UK – the country’s third PM in a matter of months. But his appointment is significant – he’s the first PM of British Asian background, he’s the youngest PM in 200 years and he’s perhaps a return to more stable politics. Gone are the characters Boris Johnson and Liz Truss created, Sunak’s appointment feels like a return to…
202 MPs backed Sunak – but 400,000 of you vote for a General Election Now The Independent says A total of 202 Tory MPs backed Rishi Sunak to be the next prime minister – but nearly 400,000 of The Independent’s readers have now demanded their say in the form of a general election. In less than a week, more than 390,000 people have put their names to a petition set up by this newspaper arguing…