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In her first major speech as Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has acknowledged the party’s past failure on immigration, stating that “we got it wrong”. The Daily Telegraph reports that Badenoch has pledged to “rebuild trust” with voters on the issue, and that she is committed to a “tough new Tory approach to immigration”. The Daily Mail also highlights her comments on immigration, claiming the speech represents a ‘tough new Tory approach’. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror has focused on Badenoch’s predecessor, Mohamed Al Fayed, with the paper leading on allegations of sexual abuse against “associates” of the late businessman. It has also been reported that police believe Al Fayed himself may have raped and abused more than 111 women over almost four decades.
In other news, Lord David Cameron has reversed his previous position on assisted dying, stating that he now supports a bill made to legalise it, arguing that it will help bring about a “meaningful reduction in human suffering”. Writing in The Times, Cameron stated that his previous opposition to changing the law was based on concerns that vulnerable people could be pressurised into hastening their deaths. Additionally, The Chief Inspector of Probation warns that releasing thousands of prisoners early will lead to a rise in serious reoffending, and that it is inevitable some will go on to commit “violent, sexual or domestic abuse offences”.
French government bonds and stocks have fallen amidst fears that a €60bn of tax rises and cuts contained in the draft budget will “bring down” the administration of Michel Barnier, the Financial Times warns. It also highlights the return of Lebanese people to the south following the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. Meanwhile, The Daily Express reports on plans to raise the inheritance tax threshold amidst opposition from members of the farming industry, who claim that any such move could put the country’s future and the hard work of generations before at risk.
Finally, the Metro reports on a search for a winner of the £177m EuroMillions jackpot, potentially unaware that they are holding the winning ticket. The Sun published an article about the upcoming management changes for ITV’s This Morning show, while The Daily Star focused on widespread flood alerts in the UK due to Storm Conall
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