What’s on the front page of The Independent?
The front page of The Independent this morning – 27/11/2024 – leads with the ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by France and the US. The paper says the truce will come into force from 4 am local time after pressure from the US president.
The front splash has an image of the heavy Israeli bombing of Beirut yesterday and UN warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hoping to get at least 2 million people back to work, the front splash reports.
There is also an opinion piece on Donald Trump’s return to office in January.
‘Labour’s electric car plan in chaos’ & ‘Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire’ – Paper Talk UK
The government’s net zero electric car plan features on several front pages this morning after backlash from the car industry. The papers highlight comments from car company Vauxhall which says rules designed to boost EV uptake in the UK have played a role in its decision to close its van factory in Luton.
Other domestic political topics feature on Wednesday’s front pages including Labour’s plans to help people get back to work and free school meals for primary school children.
On the international front, a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah has started after more than a year at war.
