The Sunday papers have reported on a series of stories ranging from political defections and resignations to policy announcements ahead of the local elections.
An interview with Dan Poulter, a Conservative MP and part-time mental health doctor, who has defected to the Labour Party, receives widespread coverage. Poulter attributes his move to the Conservative government’s failure to tackle issues affecting the NHS, specifically patients. The MP stated that he will not be seeking re-election but hopes to advise the Labour Party on mental health policy.
Reports that a group of Conservative MPs, unhappy with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, have come together under the banner of “100 days to save Britain” are also covered by multiple papers. The group intends to oust Sunak and replace him with Penny Mordaunt, who would be announced as their leader before the party turns their attention to a series of policy announcements.
Other stories covered by the Sunday Papers include the Conservative Party’s announcement that tax cuts ahead of the election would be dropped if MPs continued to support immediate compensation for victims of the contaminated blood scandal. Additionally, Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that pensions would continue to be safeguarded under the triple lock if the party is elected.
Finally, the Daily Mail carries a story about an etched boulder in Hyde Park’s Holocaust Memorial Garden that has been covered by a blue tarpaulin to protect it from vandalism by pro-Palestine protestors. The paper accuses police of being unwilling to protect the memorial
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