Daily Express – So how exactly will you stop the boats, Sir Keir?
The Daily Express claims senior Tories are saying Labour’s lack of a plan to halt migrant boats means “Christmas has come early” for people smugglers. “So how exactly will you stop the boats, Sir Keir?” asks the headline. It quotes senior Tories saying that “Christmas has come early” for people smugglers with the election of a Labour government. The paper notes that during a meeting of the Cabinet, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said tackling illegal migration was an important part of the government’s “European reset”, citing a No 10 spokesperson.
The front page features an image of Gareth Southgate noting Prince William’s tribute to him following the England manager’s resignation.
Cleverly loses it after Starmer opens floodgates for migrants: ‘Christmas has come early!’
Tories warned illegal migrant numbers will soar unless Keir Starmer comes up with a plan after figures showed 1,000 crossings under his watch.
The Prime Minister scrapped the Rwanda scheme on day one of his premiership and instead said he would smash the people smuggling gangs running the boats.
Border Force discovered 427 people crossing on seven boats on Monday, taking the total since the election to 1,185.
But Home Secretary Yvette Cooper suggested the figures are only going to get worse in the coming months as she warned Cabinet of a “difficult summer ahead”.
Gareth Southgate quits England job as FA issue statement after Euros heartache
Gareth Southgate is stepping down as England manager in the wake of Sunday’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final, it has been confirmed. The 53-year-old, who managed over 100 games in charge of the national team, has resigned from his role ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
Southgate was only tied down until the end of December, having signed an extension to his previous deal back in 2021. His final game as England boss saw the Three Lions beaten in a second straight Euros final, with Spain leaving it late to snatch a dramatic victory.
The former Middlesbrough head coach remained coy on his England future during the tournament but the FA have since confirmed that he has decided to walk away. His assistant boss Steve Holland will also be stepping down, with the governing body in the process of appointing their replacements.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Editorial 17 July 2024.
Wednesday’s front pages feature a variety of stories covering national and international politics as well as domestic stories including the resignation of England football manager Gareth Southgate – who resigned yesterday after eight years in charge.
Elsewhere, Jay Slater, 19, whose body was found yesterday also makes the front pages. There is also room for the latest from TV shows and showbiz gossip.