Guardian Front Page 17th of August 2022 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Guardian leads on a leaked recording of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss saying British workers needed “more graft” and suggesting they lacked the “skill and application” of foreign nationals. The paper says the comments by the Conservative Party leadership contender was recorded while she was chief secretary to the Treasury, between 2017 and 2019. A Truss campaign source said the comments were “half a decade old” and lacked “context”, while acknowledging the UK does “need to boost productivity”. When asked about the comments, the foreign secretary did not deny making them and said the point she has always made is “we need more economic growth”.

Guardian Front Page 9th of February 2026

After Morgan McSweeney quit as chief of staff, the PM is seeking to reassert authority amid anger over Peter Mandelson’s appointment and questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Allies hope the resignation will steady Labour, but pressure persists for further steps and clarity on vetting.

Guardian Front Page 7th of February 2026

Josh Simons, now a minister, was given dossiers on journalists who were investigating Labour Together while he chaired the thinktank. The files, compiled by a PR agency, tracked reporters’ work on funding and influence. The revelation intensifies scrutiny of the party’s operations.

Guardian Front Page 6th of February 2026

The PM urged Labour MPs to unite as he resists calls to dismiss chief of staff Morgan McSweeney following backlash over Peter Mandelson’s appointment. Downing St says nothing has changed, while critics warn the situation is untenable and demand a No 10 reset.

Guardian Front Page 5th of February 2026

Labour MPs say Starmer’s premiership is in peril amid anger over appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Under pressure, No 10 will release papers on the decision. The row has strained party unity and fuelled talk of a leadership challenge if transparency proves lacking.