Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Thursday’s front pages lead with a variety of stories.
Controversial migrant bill
Ministers reportedly have a plan to combat any potential ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that strikes down plans to deport illegal migrants who cross the Channel in small boats, according to The Times. The government aims to avoid pulling out of the court and instead plans to prevaricate, delay, and ignore rulings.
However, the i warns that such plans could harm UK-EU relations, while staff working for Home Secretary Suella Braverman have reportedly told her the proposals will not be effective, according to the online edition of The Independent.
The Daily Express claims that the prime minister has secured a deal with French President Emmanuel Macron to increase patrols on French beaches.
Gary Linekar in hot water
The Daily Mail reports that Gary Lineker could face dismissal by the BBC due to his tweet criticizing the government’s migration policy. The front page of the Daily Mirror features a headline that reads “I will never be silenced,” referring to Lineker’s vow to continue speaking out on the issue.
The Scottish Daily Mail reports on the televised SNP leadership debate, which was described as “vicious” by the paper. The Daily Telegraph covers former Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s book about the pandemic, which reportedly casts doubt on the Chinese government’s official account of the origins of Covid-19.
Lastly, several front pages feature pictures of the Princess of Wales on her first visit to the Irish Guards since being appointed as the Regiment’s Colonel last year. The Metro calls her the “Battle Princess,” while the Daily Express highlights her “true grit” during an exercise on Salisbury Plain.
