What’s on the front page of The Irish News?
The front page of The Irish News this morning – 27/11/2024 – reports the new maternity hospital in Belfast, initially meant to celebrate the ninth birthday of the first babies born there, remains unopened due to ongoing delays. Spiralling costs, the discovery of bacteria in the water system, and issues with gas pipework have plagued the project. A nearby planned children’s hospital also faces delays, with an expected completion by the end of the decade for £600 million.
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood confirms his intention to vote in favour of assisted dying legislation at Westminster, despite acknowledging the discomfort this may cause within his party. The vote follows extensive discussions and controversy over end-of-life care.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons faces calls to provide more transparency about his recent meeting with the US National Security Advisor, during which a £40,000 flight cost was incurred.
‘Mohamed Al Fayed accusations’ & ‘Tories got immigration wrong’ – Paper Talk UK
A variety of topics feature on the front page. Several front pages cover the new allegations against the late Mohammed Al-Fayed. Police have said 90 women have now come forward with allegations, including an allegation from someone who – at the time – was “just 13.”
Domestic news features on the rest of the papers including the latest from No 10 and the UK-wide hunt for the Euromillions jackpot winner!
Elsewhere, most of the papers reflect on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah which came into effect in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
