Newspapers across the UK have focused on the upcoming election campaign. The Telegraph highlights that the Conservatives have turned to Boris Johnson to counter Reform UK, while the Guardian accuses Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of offering a manifesto that “doesn’t add up”. The i warns Labour of a “reality check” as the EU does not prioritize closer ties with the UK, and the Daily Mail has an exclusive interview with Rishi Sunak, where the PM claims that his Labour opponent wants to rig the voting system to “entrench his power”.
The Times reports that the Conservatives warn against risking a generation of socialism, as they try to dissuade voters from voting for Reform UK. Additionally, the number of rail journeys made using season tickets has hit a record low due to remote working. The Daily Express leads with banking giant HSBC arguing that the Labour Party’s plan to boost wages would “trigger higher mortgage bills” and a “surge in unemployment”. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports on German police telling fans to “have a great time” at the Euros, and the Metro highlights a “hero patient” in hospital who stopped an alleged bomber from detonating an explosive device last year.
Finally, the Financial Times focuses on French bosses building ties with far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is projected to perform well in the upcoming French election. The FT also reports on Kyiv’s efforts to secure deep cuts on the value of more than $20bn in debt to continue its war efforts. The Daily Star takes a different approach, highlighting that Count Binface, “the UK’s most sane politician,” has unveiled a “tip-top manifesto,” which includes national service for former PMs, water chiefs swimming in the UK’s rivers, and a £1.10 cap on the price of croissants
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