Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Several of Monday’s front pages lead with the row over the home secretary’s speeding offence. Many of the papers feature pictures of Manchester City winning the Premier League title – their third consecutive win, as they bid for the treble. US actress Jennifer Lawrence’s appearance at Cannes Film Festival is also splashed across the papers this morning.
Suella Braverman speeding row
The Daily Mirror calls for Suella Braverman’s swift departure, “Fast-Track Her Out” demands the headline. The paper claims her team denied the allegations four times when they contacted her six weeks ago, and instead suggested it was a smear campaign. The paper’s editorial questions if Braverman is capable of doing her job.
The Daily Telegraph also leads on smear suggestions. The paper reports Braverman’s supporters believe she has been targeted in a deliberate character assassination due to her outspoken stance on migration limits. But The Times highlights concerns from fellow Tories who believe she must provide answers over the latest row.
The Daily Express, unsurprisingly, defends Braverman. The paper highlights comments from motoring lawyer Nick Freeman, known as Mr Loophole, who said her request for a private speed awareness course was not improper, and he claims he had organised similar courses for numerous high-profile clients.
The Guardian says the pressure is on PM Rishi Sunak to investigate whether Braverman violated the ministerial code. A senior Tory source suggests Downing Street lacks the desire to defend her, deeming her actions a self-inflicted error. But insiders say there are no active efforts to remove her from office.
Phil and Holly feud
The Sun continues its front page coverage of the Phil and Holly feud, whilst the Daily Star leads with Britain’s heatwave this week.
The Express says it has spoken to a people smuggler who claims that France and other European countries could stop the trafficking of migrants to Britain but do not want to. He also said migrants risked their lives to come to the UK because it’s “easy” to work illegally once here.
And finally, the Financial Times reports that a US chipmaker – Micron Technology – has been banned in China after a weekend of “mounting geo-political tensions” at the G7 summit.
