The Independent Newspaper, summarised
The front page of The Independent leads with the news that Ukraine has fired U.S.-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time, just after President Biden approved their use. Moscow has warned of a possible nuclear response, citing this as a significant escalation.
A large image of TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson dominates the front page, as he joins in the farmers’ protest in London. The paper notes the protest attracted more than 13,000 farmers who oppose the UK government’s proposed changes to agricultural tax breaks. Farmers argue that the reforms will harm their livelihoods, though the Prime Minister insists most farms will not be impacted.
There’s ongoing coverage of the cold snap, as the wintery weather caused disruptions across the UK. The paper says severe winter weather has resulted in widespread travel chaos and the closure of 200 schools, with snow and icy conditions creating significant challenges for the public.
‘Farewell Liam’ & ‘British weapons fired at Russia’ – Paper Talk UK
Liam Payne’s funeral and the use of British-made weapons being used by Ukraine to strike Russia lead Thursday’s newspapers.
Several tabloids lead with reports on the funeral of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died last month after he fell from his balcony in Argentina. Much of the front page coverage features images from outside the Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
There is a heightened fear for the tabloids as Ukraine has fired British-made missiles into Russia for the first time. The broadsheets take a more measured tone on their front pages, as they report the British missiles struck deep inside of Russia.
