Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
There’s a real variety of stories dominating Monday’s front pages, with England’s win over Ukraine – thanks to Harry Kane and Saka’s superb goals – being splashed on the papers today.
Backbench Conservative MPs have warned that Rishi Sunak must close “legal loopholes” that would enable European judges to prevent the deportation of illegal migrants from the UK, The Express says.
Meanwhile, The i reports that the prime minister is prioritising solving the issue of Channel crossings, while The Times claims that government sources believe Home Secretary Suella Braverman is a “sock puppet” for backbench rebels who are pushing for tougher measures to address small boat crossings. The Telegraph suggests that the government could establish a “safe and legal” route for up to 20,000 migrants a year to enter the UK in partnership with the UN’s refugee agency. However, the Home Office has not yet made a decision.
SNP leadership race
In other news, The Daily Record speaks with Humza Yousaf, a candidate in the campaign to be the next leader of the SNP, who promises to address child poverty in Scotland by taxing the rich and energy giants. The Scottish Daily Mail raises concerns about potential interference in the leadership race after sources suggest a senior aide to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked one hopeful, Kate Forbes, to withdraw from the contest. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar tells The Telegraph that Sturgeon’s resignation as first minister makes it easier for Labour to form a government in Westminster, as none of the candidates to succeed her are of the same calibre.
Tackling anti-social behaviour
The Mirror reports on recordings by the campaign group Led by Donkeys that show Kwasi Kwarteng offering to arrange a meeting between Boris Johnson and officials from a fake South Korean company for £10,000 a day.
The prime minister and Rishi Sunak both share their plans to tackle anti-social behaviour and litter in The Mail, while Labour calls the proposals “embarrassing” and “amount to nothing.”
The Guardian reveals that NHS leaders in England are worried about a shortfall of over 500,000 workers, while the government claims to be working on recruiting more staff.
Finally, England’s men’s European Championship qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley is covered by several newspapers.
