Domestic and foreign politics take centre stage on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.
Sir Keir Starmer plans to reduce powers to oppose new home or infrastructure builds by locals with his “take the brakes off Britain” scheme, reports The Times.
Wednesday's TIMES: Locals will lose right to block new homes#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AtYoEssoDh
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The move aims to accelerate development and address housing and infrastructure needs, writes the Daily Mail, with residents only able to debate “how, not if” homes are built.
Wednesday's DAILY MAIL: PM: Only debate will be 'how not if' we build#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ttmiXU7dZM
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The Guardian focuses on the “weeks of political deadlock” coming for the Welsh government as Vaughan Gething quits as first minister after months of political infighting.
THE GUARDIAN: "Turmoil For Labour In Wales After Gething Resigns As First Minister"@PeterWalker99 / @JamieGrierson lead the front page.
— ANDY GIBSON / InformingBritain.com on (@AndyGibsonTV) July 16, 2024
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Moves for VAUGHAN GETHING to step down follows months of scandal.#TheGuardian#IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/14krkDg34G
The Telegraph leads on Boris Johnson’s plea to Donald Trump, with the former UK prime minister urging the US presidential nominee not to abandon Ukreaine after Mr Trump chose a running mate who is a vocal opponent to America’s invovlement in the conflict.
Wednesday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Johnson asks Trump to stand by Ukraine#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RqXD3afwSX
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The Financial Times reports Donald Trump’s new vice presidential pick has “cemented” European fears that a second term under Mr Trump would increase tariffs, reduce trans-Atlantic security ties, and end US support to Ukraine.
Wednesday's FT UK EDITION: Trump's choice of Vance as deputy fuels fears for security ties#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YF0OEEfpzj
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The i splashes on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ push for a better relationship with the European Union in order to boost growth and to avoid potential tax hikes in the UK.
THE I: "Reeves Pushing For Brexit Reset To Help Boost UK Economy"@HugoGye leads @TheIPaper.
— ANDY GIBSON / InformingBritain.com on (@AndyGibsonTV) July 16, 2024
RACHEL REEVES is pushing for a better relationship with the EU in a bid to boost Britain's economy and avoid need for tax hikes or spending cuts.#TheI #IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5gmRnoeycY
The Daily Express says senior Tories are criticising Labour for not having a clear plan to stop migrant boats, likening the situation to “Christmas … come early” for people smugglers.
Wednesday's DAILY EXPRESS: So how exactly will you stop the boats, Sir Keir?#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DLFlmFbThx
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) July 16, 2024
Metro splashes on a public letter to outgoing England manager Gareth Southgate, thanking him for giving the Three Lions its “pride back”.
Tomorrow's Paper Today
— Metro (@MetroUK) July 16, 2024
DEAR GARETH
Southgate resigns#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/rgZS8GOSaU
The Daily Mirror dubs Southgate a “man of honour”, while calling the BBC’s overhaul of Strictly Come Dancing “desperate” in a bid to save the programme.
Wednesday's DAILY MIRROR: Strictly new regime#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3IryVEQOxY
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Lastly, the Daily Star uses its front to look forward to what it believes is the best choice to replace Southgate as England manager: Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Wednesday's STAR: Get us Klopp!!!#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I5XZomoBkq
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) July 16, 2024
