Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
A variety of stories lead Monday’s newspapers.
The Guardian leads with a leaked report commissioned by the government that has concluded that the origins of the Windrush scandal lie in 30 years of racist legislation. The analysis finds that between 1950 and 1981 “every single piece of immigration or citizenship legislation was designed at least in part to reduce the number of people with brown or black skin permitted to live and work in the UK”. The paper says officials have “repeatedly” tried to suppress the findings over the past year.
The Times reports that six million households could face blackouts this winter if Russia goes further in cutting off energy supplies to Europe. It says the government’s “reasonable” worst-case scenario suggests that electricity could be rationed for more than a month at the start of next year – with curbs at peak times in the mornings and evenings.
The Daily Express leads with calls to fine patients who miss GP appointments – which says almost four-and-a-half million consultations have been wasted so far this year, costing the NHS around £175m.
The Times says the government’s drive to attract graduates from top universities around the world to the UK. The paper says the scheme will be seen as an attempt by Boris Johnson to put Partygate behind him, by launching a series of policy initiatives to show off the benefits of Brexit.
The i says the PM is planning a “bonfire of EU laws” – in a bid to turn around his low poll ratings and win back the support from rebel Tory MPs.
The Jubilee makes the front pages – the Daily Mail suggests 12 million people are set to turn out to celebrate at street parties next weekend.
The Telegraph says a number of Conservative MPs have insisted that local authority “killjoys” should not be allowed to spoil the jubilee by cracking down on unauthorised celebrations.
Harry and Meghan are making a surprise bid to return to the middle of Windsor life by renewing their lease on Frogmore Cottage, The Sun reports. The paper says the move will “ensure a royal backdrop plus material on tap for Kardashian-style Netflix documentary”.
The Metro leads with a story on the events at the Champions League final on Saturday. The paper reports that demands grew on Sunday for a full inquiry into the treatment of Liverpool fans in Paris after many were tear-gassed, attacked and blocked from entering the stadium.
The Daily Mirror reports that a father said his nine-year-old son choked on police tear gas at the Champions League final on Saturday.
