Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for “national renewal” dominates the front pages on Thursday.
Central to Labour’s agenda are proposals to build more houses, nationalise railways and reform workers’ rights, presented as King Charles formally opened the new session of Parliament.
The Daily Telegraph’s front page describes the sweeping plan as a “signalled return of big government”, while the Daily Mirror’s headline highlights Sir Keir “taking back control”.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 17, 2024
'Starmer unveils his Big State Britain'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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Thursday's front page: Taking back control#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/WGMiagiV8G pic.twitter.com/1DktKyG488
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 17, 2024
The Financial Times and Metro outline the 40 new Bills revealed at the formal opening of Parliament, including new protections for renters and the phasing out of cigarette sales first introduced by Rishi Sunak.
Thursday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Starmer promises ‘decade of renewal’ with bills geared to unlocking growth” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/UXICU1i4i9
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) July 17, 2024
METRO (ENGLAND): "Keir's Crown Jewels"@JenCEnts leads @MetroUK.
— ANDY GIBSON / InformingBritain.com on (@AndyGibsonTV) July 17, 2024
Renationalised railways and better bus services on the cards.#Metro#IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/enEUcbatRR
The Guardian says the Prime Minister’s plans prioritise growth while also “grappling” with the rise of right-wing populism.
Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Labour puts growth and planning at heart of promise to ‘fix’ the UK” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qKrdz3CX4w
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) July 17, 2024
The Daily Mail splashes on Labour’s plans for an Employment Rights Bill “revolution”, claiming ministers have been warned it could cost jobs.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “How Will These New Burdens On Firms Help Growth?” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/8XEedO9LIx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) July 17, 2024
The Daily Express’s front page says Tories have warned middle Britain should brace for tax increases to combat planned spending.
Thursday’s front page: Red revolution! Bigger state and higher spending https://t.co/6pGOv9FeER #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7837kuxIbY
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 17, 2024
The i reports Avanti West Coast could be the first failing rail operator facing the threat of nationalisation under new plans to nationalise railways.
Thursday's front page: Avanti first rail firm at risk of nationalisation #TomorrowsPapersToday
— i newspaper (@theipaper) July 17, 2024
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Sir Keir Starmer will push to secure a new European migration deal when he attempts to reset Britain’s relationship with the EU, The Times reports.
Thursday’s TIMES: “PM seeks deal with Europe on migrants” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/xx2F20PswW
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) July 17, 2024
And the Daily Star leads with an alert that stingrays could be lured to Britain’s beaches amid the imminent warm temperatures.
Thursday's front page: Terror of the killer stingrays#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/IAdCEva9av pic.twitter.com/xXbNQbtgCm
— Daily Star (@dailystar) July 17, 2024
