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Editorial 04.10.24


Friday’s newspaper headlines reflect a wider variety of news than what we’ve seen during the week. The latest in the Middle East makes several front splashes but does not dominate the newspapers this morning. 

A handful of papers report on Joe Biden’s comments on a potential Israeli retaliatory attack on oil – his comments have led to the price of oil rising to its highest in more than a month. 

News that the UK is set to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has led the right-leaning newspapers into meltdown – despite the plans to hand back the island being drawn up under the Conservative government.

Other domestic stories, including a vote on assisted dying, as well as royal and showbiz stories, make up the front pages this morning. 


‘Oil prices surge following Biden’s comments’

‘Since Biden’s comments oil prices have surged,’ reports business newspaper Financial Times.

The FT says an attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure has been suggested as a likely response to Tuesday’s missile assault on Israel, with Biden indicating the issue was under discussion on Thursday, the paper reports. Since Biden made the comment, the price of oil has risen to its highest in more than a month, the paper adds. 

‘Strikes could have knock-on-effect on prices in UK,’ warns the i.

The i newspaper also leads on the concerns following the rise in the price of oil after possible strikes on Iran’s oil industry were discussed by the US president. The paper warns that such strikes could have a “knock-on-effect” on petrol prices for UK customers.

‘Biden’s remarks were made off-the-cuff,’ suggests The Guardian.

In the Guardian’s coverage of the comments, the paper notes that the comments were made “off the cuff”. His comments did not make clear whether his administration was holding internal talks or directly talking to Israel, nor did it clarify his position on such an attack, the paper notes. 

‘Biden wants Israel to strike oil sites not nuclear sites,’ says The Times.

“Strike oil, not nuclear,’ that’s the headline on the front page of The Times. The paper suggests the US president is determined to prevent the Israeli prime minister from striking nuclear sites – “a red line for Iran that could prompt a regional war.” 

‘UK returns sovereignty of the Chagos Islands’

‘Starmer ignored USA ,’ worries The Times.

The Times says the prime minister ignored private warnings from the US in ceding control of the islands to Mauritius. Officials “actively warned against” the move, according to the paper. There are concerns that the move could benefit China – an ally of Mauritius, a claim denied by government insiders, the paper adds. 

‘A national scandal,’ suggests the Telegraph.

The Telegraph claims there are fears over the future of Gibraltar after the news came out that the UK will hand back sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a decades-long dispute.

The paper’s editorial calls it a “national scandal” and calling it a “giveaway.” 

‘Shameful retreat that plays into the hands of China,’ threats the Mail.

The Daily Mail dedicates its entire front splash to the story. The paper accuses the prime minister of a “shameful retreat” and suggests handing over control of a “strategically vital” island could threaten global security.

The left-leaning media has a different view.

‘Tory meltdown over crisis they created,’ The Independent reminds its readers.

The Independent highlights the “Tory meltdown” since the news broke. The paper says an extraordinary blame game has emerged after Tories slammed the government for handing back sovereignty – but it has since emerged that the talks were instigated two years ago under the Tory government. 

‘Historic accord,’ notes The FT.

The Financial Times calls it a “historic accord,” and notes the UK will retain a military base on the island. 

‘Putting right one of the last remaining wrongs from British colonial rule,’ is the praise from the Mirror.

The Daily Mirror praises the move saying ministers have “finally put right one of the last remaining wrongs from British colonial rule.”

‘Chagossians still feel ignored, as they had no say in the decision,’ reports The Guardian.

The Guardian looks at the reaction from Chagossians. The paper says not everyone is happy that sovereignty has been passed to Mauritius, and others are unhappy that the indigenous people of the land have had no voice in the discussions. But many are celebrating saying the deal is a “recognition of the injustice done against those who were forced to leave their homes”.

‘UK scientist working on cancer jab’ 

‘Hopes it could be given preventively on the NHS,’ says the i.

The i reports on UK scientists who are working on a vaccine to “wipe out ovarian cancer within five years.” The paper says there are hopes it could be given to women preventively on the NHS, “with the aim of eliminating the disease”.

‘UK scientists aiming for world first,’ notes the Mirror.

The Mirror also reports on the story noting UK “scientists aim for world first”.

‘Assisted dying vote’

‘Dame Ester says vote a crucial step forward,’ says the Express.

The Daily Express continues its coverage of assisted dying. Dame Esther Rantzen says – ahead of a potential Commons vote – she hopes the measure will be legalised in her lifetime. Dame Ester has stage four lung cancer and calls the pledge for a vote on the bill a “crucial step forward.”

‘Reassurance and relief,’ says The Guardian.  

The Guardian says Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says Parliament should be able to consider a change to the law that would offer “reassurance and relief – and most importantly, dignity and choice.” 

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Should I spend or save? How is the economy doing for real

Although the government is telling everyone the economy is on the mend, the reality is the economy is still on the verge of a double dip recession.

The inflation figures don’t show the real picture. Yes, inflation has stopped rising as much as it did, but the metrics they share is a decline rate not a drop. To understand this imagine the economy as a plane, it would still be falling, just not as fast as it was before, but it’s still on its way down.

The reason for that is FTSE companies from insurance to netflix subscriptions has increased its price, in some cases without any real justification, yet wages for the average joe have not increased.

The interest rates are still higher than they should be, and they will have you believe you that it is inversely linked to inflation. But the government could have maintained a price freeze for everyday services. But boosting profits for corporates is costing the average taxpayer more.

It is true, big companies have a stranglehold around the government policies; not just with lobby groups, but as we saw with Liz Truss, by having the power to tank the stock market. This power comes from the amount of American companies that have taken over British companies; because they don’t really care about the Brits, they are just focussed on their bottom line.

With Christmas around the corner, they will need to be some changes, and the government will have to bring that ‘feel good factor’ back in the market to boost spending and confidence, in order to avoid this being labelled as the ‘winter of discontent 2′.

No winter fuel payments, fuel bills rising by £150 per household (today), higher credit cards payments and mortgages equals parents with no money for presents. This will make this winter, not only, one of the coldest but also a thrifty one.

How Starmer will play politics with war in Lebanon

Earlier this morning Israel launched its invasion of Lebanon, despite the calls and protests from world leaders. Netanyahu is determined to push forward his agenda for creating a greater Israel and gain more land.

Despite the conflicts with Starmer on the issue, this provides a political opportunity that politicians will exploit. First and foremost it will take the limelight away from domestic policies. So politicians will use every soundbite to talk about the issue.

Additionally, politicians will use this opportunity to drive home the cuts at home. Although they are determined not to use words like ‘austerity’ – Labour will be making big spending cuts starting with winter fuel payments.

Starmer looks to reform ‘freebies’ but he’s lying!

Labour appoints oil baron Rachel Kyte as climate envoy role

On the surface this may seem like a natural appointment, but once you dig deeper you see the problem. Labour has appointed oil baron Rachel Kyte as the lead UK’s return to high-level environmental diplomacy.

Until this year, she worked with Hedge fund (which has £1.2 Billion) invested in oil and fossil fuels and arms. And there’s more her company, through their foundation paid a £4 Million donation to the Labour party just before the election.

Starmer has a ‘women problem’ at Downing Street

Furthermore Starmer has been accused to Rosie Duffield, MP for Canterbury, said she claimed Starmer had “a woman problem”, claiming that Downing Street was run by a male clique. “It’s clear the lads are in charge,”.

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