Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s front pages are reporting on the G7 summit in Germany. Many of the papers feature an image of Diana Ross performing at Glastonbury and the back pages are dominated by Emma Raducanu – who will take Centre Court at Wimbledon today.
G7 leaders meeting
The Guardian says the PM has urged leaders not to give ground on Ukraine, presenting himself as a bulwark against backsliding by the US and other Western nations.
The Times says the PM has pledged to hold an Anglo-French summit to improve ties and encourage President Macron to take a firm line against Putin. Boris Johnson jokingly referred to their relationship as “le bromance”.
The G7 leaders openly mocked the Russian president, according to The Sun, for once famously posing topless on a horse, “Jackets off?” asked Boris Johnson at the start of the talks.
Boris Johnson’s domestic troubles
The papers suggest prime minister Boris Johnson has some domestic troubles brewing. The Times says he will delay a cabinet reshuffle until the autumn following warnings from ministers that it would destabilise the government further. Whilst the Telegraph reveals the PM’s remarks about planning for a third term have led rebel Tories to submit a new wave of no confidence letters. The Mirror says six Tories are planning to switch to Labour.
Prince Charles suitcase of case
The front pages feature news about Prince Charles – and it’s an uncomfortable read for the royal. The Sun’s headline is “Cash in Bag Probe” after claims the Prince received millions of euros stuffed in bags from a former Qatari prime minister. The donations were for good causes and the papers make clear the payments were not illegal.
But the Mail’s Stephen Glover describes the prince’s judgement as “appalling.” The Times editorial is more sympathetic. It praises him for showing “sensitivity and understanding of moral issues” in his recent speech about slavery but urges him to “change … his cavalier approach to fund-raising and fiscal propriety.”
Glastonbury 2022 festival
The Mirror’s front page headline reads “Diana and Macca reign Supreme” as the paper – along with several others – reflects on the return of Glastonbury festival. Many of the papers carry pictures of Diana Ross, arms stretched out in her shimmering white dress. The Guardian says “Worthy Farm” exploded with “disco joy” whilst the Times review of the festival gives it five stars, claiming the crowds were in the presence of greatness during Sir Paul McCartney’s show.
Back pages – Emma Raducanu Wimbledon
Brit tennis champ Emma Raducanu is dominating Monday’s back pages. An image of Raducanu training at Wimbledon ahead of her opening match is featured in several papers. The Telegraph says the US Open champion is banking on her childhood coach, Jane O’Donoghue, to help recapture her form. The Mirror says Raducanu is nervous, but she has the support of the nation as she makes her Centre Court debut.
