Browsing: The Independent

The Independent leads on an exclusive with the mother of Brianna Ghey – the murdered trans school girl. Her mum is calling for tighter controls on smartphones and access to social media for young people in the wake of Brianna’s murder.

Elementor #585816February 19, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – ‘British Army hero: Give…

The Independent leads on the latest economic and political crisis facing PM Rishi Sunak – as Britain falls into a recession and the Tories suffer a double by-election blow.

The Independent leads with its investigation into allegations of sex assaults and harassment on wards in mental hospitals. The paper urges its readers to back their campaign demanding the NHS tackle the failures to protect the most vulnerable.

The Independent leads on Labour’s internal turmoil as an ex-MP is ‘caught on tape’ saying Britons who fight for Israel should be locked up. The paper notes that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer spent the day defending what it calls a shambolic delay in ditching the Rochdale candidate accused of spouting Israeli conspiracy theories.

The Independent says David Cameron has cautioned Israel against the looming ground invasion saying there is nowhere for civilians to go. Foreign Secretary Cameron said that there must be an immediate pause in the fighting so aid can be delivered.

The front page of the Independent reports that Britain’s economy is worse off – by £100bn, since leaving the European Union, according to a think tank. The paper says businesses are preparing for more border red tape. It goes on to say businesses have struggled with border costs, leading to 30 per cent less trade than if Britain had stayed in the EU.

The Independent leads on Commons leader Penny Mordaunt who said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘should reflect on’ gender jibe made in the House of Commons during Wednesday’s PMQs.

No 10 and the PM have rejected calls to apologise after Sunak made the jibe in front of Brianna Ghey’s mother – who was in the House during the session.

An investigation by The Independent has found that the government has been forced to publicly admit flawed decision-making led to Afghan heroes being turned down for sanctuary in Britain.

The front page features an image from Wednesday night’s chemical attack, as well as an inset picture of the man they are looking for. The man appears to have significant injuries to his eye. The paper notes at least 12 people were injured in the attack that appears to have been targeted.

Elementor #582897January 28, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – What a way to…