The Independent front page 4/12/2024
Fears are growing that Labour could be planning a new tax raid after Rachel Reeves refused to confirm her recent pledge not to repeat her £40bn Budget hikes.
South Korea’s opposition lawmakers on Wednesday filed a formal motion for impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol following a brief and controversial declaration of martial law.
‘PM plans reset’ & ‘French government collapses’ – Paper Talk UK
Political turmoil dominates the UK front pages, with speculation that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to “reset” his government following a challenging start in No. 10.
In France, Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote, leading to his ousting just months into office. President Macron now faces growing calls to resign.
Tabloids continue to spotlight allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, with right-leaning outlets pressing the BBC for cultural reform after failing to address the issue sooner.
Criminal activities also make headlines, including the arrest of dozens linked to a global “crypto cartel” laundering funds through unregulated digital currencies.
In New York, police have launched a manhunt after American CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack.
