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.
‘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.
