What the papers say – July 12
Politics is at the forefront of the newspapers on Friday, as the new Government grapples to get a handle on what was left over to Labour from the previous Conservative government.
The prison overcrowding crisis has claimed the lead for The Times, The Independent, the Daily Mail, and The Daily Telegraph.
TIMES: Prisoners to be freed after 40% of sentence #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pIWukPcFS0
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
INDEPENDENT: End the injustice of indefinite prison terms now #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/t5R9PV96QO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
MAIL: Labour accused of scare tactics over ‘full’ jails #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tBwE2BYq4q
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
TELEGRAPH: Violent prisoners will be freed early #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uqE7tSMJQg
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
The i splashes on the threat faced by the Prime Minister of a potential mutiny, with Labour backbenchers gearing up to force a vote on the two-child benefit cap.
I: Starmer faces mutiny on child benefit from Labour backbenches #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uyUJDD2olb
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
The Daily Express splashes on one of its reporters managing to purchase a crossbow in two minutes flat, in the wake of the Bushey crossbow killings on Wednesday.
EXPRESS: Ban them now! We bought deadly crossbow in 2 minutes #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1XptBylFJB
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
The Guardian reports that politicians and campaigners are condemning proposed water bill rises for England and Wales, with some accusing the industry regulator of showing “contempt” for its customers in the wake of poor service, sewage dumping, and leaks.
GUARDIAN: Water bill rises ‘show contempt for customers’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4RMkFu0QIg
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
Sterling rose to its highest level against the US dollar in almost a year on Thursday after the UK economy grew more than expected in May, writes the Financial Times.
FT UK: Sterling surges as GDP data buoys Labour growth agenda #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NxHWp6s3Tp
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
The Metro‘s splash focuses on Sunday’s football final, with the King urging Gareth Southgate and England to aim for a win against Spain on Sunday.
METRO: May You Reign Over Spain #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zVglZZISWt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024
The Daily Star leads on a story about a cat that looks similar to footballer Phil Foden.
STAR: Mystic Mog #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N70QsLugXR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2024