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The front pages of newspapers are dominated by news of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan’s arrest and soaring borrowing costs, grabbing the attention of readers on Wednesday. The Metro highlights Linehan’s “fury” following his arrest at Heathrow Airport under suspicion of inciting violence through social media posts. It details how Linehan was taken into custody by five officers upon his arrival from the US, and was later transferred to a hospital due to health concerns.
In response to Linehan’s arrest, the Times reports on the public’s “backlash” against the incident. Sir Keir Starmer has urged the police to focus on serious crimes, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the arrest as a political move rather than a policing matter. The front page also features news of borrowing costs reaching a 27-year high, adding pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
The Daily Mail questions, “When did Britain become North Korea?” as it recounts a series of events on Tuesday, including volatile bond markets and Linehan’s arrest, critiquing the country’s current state. The paper also covers Angela Rayner’s return to Downing Street after facing criticism over a property purchase in Hove. The Daily Telegraph highlights Starmer’s criticism of the Met Police over the arrest related to a trans tweet, along with plans to push through welfare reforms despite opposition from Labour MPs.
In international news, the Guardian reports on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s remarks regarding Europe’s response to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, labeling it a failure. Sánchez warns about the dangers of double standards that may harm Europe’s global reputation. He expresses satisfaction with other European countries following Spain’s lead in recognizing a Palestinian state
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