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Editorial 01.10.2024


Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by two polar opposite stories: Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon and the Strictly Come Dancing bullying report. 

The Strictly Come Dancing report leads many of the tabloid newspapers after a report was issued – and an apology from the BBC – into bullying allegations on the hit TV show. In 2023 Amanda Abbington put in a formal complaint against her Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice. 

The report found some of her complaints to be true, but Pernice has been cleared of the most serious allegations. Complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, but claims of physical aggression were not.

Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon makes up the rest of the UK front pages this morning, as editors speculate as to whether this is the start of an all-out regional war. 

Elsewhere, there’s a sprinkle of domestic stories on the front pages including UK politics and showbiz and royal news. 


‘BBC apologises after Strictly scandal’

‘Vindicated,’ says the Metro’s front page.

The Metro leads on the abuse report saying it has been “revealed at last” and quoting Amanda Abbington who says she has been “vindicated” by the verdict. The BBC has apologised to the actress and upheld some of her complaints against Giovanni Pernice – but he was cleared of some of the most serious allegations. 

‘I’ve won’ says The Sun as Abbington considers suing BBC.

The Sun says “I’ve won” along with pictures of both parties. Abbington has received her BBC apology and Pernice has been “cleared of violence in a fudged report”, the paper says. Both have claimed victories. According to an unnamed source, Abbington is considering suing the BBC.

‘Both sides can claim victory,’ says The Mirror whilst the Express picks up on the BBC apology.

The Daily Express also leads with the Strictly report saying the BBC has apologised to Amanda. Whilst the Daily Mirror says both sides can claim victory. 

‘Fudge report,’ is the Daily Mail’s take.

The Daily Mail calls the report a “fudge inquiry.” The Telegraph and The Times feature large images of the pair dancing on their splashes. A small top bar banner on the front page of The Guardian also notes the BBC has apologised. 

For many other front pages, the story features as a secondary article along with a picture. 

‘Israel to invade Lebanon’ 

Most of the newspapers had already gone to print before the Israeli military entered southern Lebanon. The papers therefore speculate on the planned ground invasion and what it means for the Middle East crisis. 

‘World holds its breath,’ says the Mail.

The Daily Mail says “world holds breath as Israel set to invade Lebanon.” 

‘US sends additional troops,’ writes the Financial Times.

The Financial Times features an image of mourners attending a funeral for a “victim of Israeli air strikes” in southern Lebanon. The paper’s headline also reflects the fear of many of the papers last night: “Israel’s forces poised for imminent ground assault.” The paper also reports that the US is sending an “additional few thousand troops” and fighter jets to the region to protect the 40,000 US service personnel already there and help Israel defend itself. 

‘Ground attacks on Hezbollah have begun,’ says The Guardian.

The Guardian features an image of Israeli tanks massing saying Israel had already “begun ground attacks on Hezbollah inside Lebanon.” 

‘Nenayhu tells Iran there’s nowhere in the Middle East that Israel cannot reach,’ notes the Telegraph.

The Daily Telegraph leads with remarks made by Israeli PM Netanyahu who warns Iran “You’re in our sights”. The paper reports Netanyahu’s speech was aimed at the citizens of Iran, telling them that the Islamic Republic’s “puppets” were being eliminated by the day. “There is nowhere in the Middle East Israel cannot reach,” the Telegraph quotes him as saying. The paper says his words were a “possible prelude” to a war with Iran itself.

Tanita Tikaram
Tanita Tikaram@tanita_tikaram
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I have nothing clever to say about kemi Badenoch , it’s just truly depressing to watch her endlessly smirking & delivering crass , racist , hateful, misogynistic rhetoric & somehow in 2024 that qualifies her & passes for a political leadership campaign 😔#Tories
Mark Goldbridge
Mark Goldbridge@markgoldbridge
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Club have let it be known to the established media that Ten Hag stays! As I said last night, one way or another they needed to make a quick statement and they have. Not That it will calm the flames
Sarah Wilkinson
Sarah Wilkinson@swilkinsonbc
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Dozens killed in one day by the israelis across Lebanon: they’re turning us into a 2nd Gaza: equally concerningly, who will the israelis massacre next
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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.

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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.

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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.

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