i Front Page 27th of July 2024
Hundreds of thousands face travel disruption until Monday as French rail network is hit by coordinated arson attacks hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, raising fears over security.
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A number of Wednesday’s papers lead with the news that former prime minister Boris Johnson – who last year was fined for parties held in Downing Street during the coronavirus lockdown – has been referred to the police by the Cabinet Office over claims he also hosted events at Chequers, the prime ministerial residence in Buckinghamshire. The i says Mr Johnson, who is still an MP, is “fighting for his future” but that he has blamed any appearance of wrongdoing on “abbreviated entries” in his official diary.
i Front Page 26th of July 2024
The i reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves face pressure to protect pension tax relief as Treasury officials advocate for stricter measures.
i Front Page 25th of July 2024
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is attempting to form a coalition of rebel independent MPs and suspended Labour allies to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership on issues such as the two-child benefit cap.
i Front Page 24th of July 2024
The UK must prepare for potential conflict within three years due to increasing threats from nations such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as warned by the new Army chief.