Several newspapers today prominently feature the verdict of Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The Times reports that the former US president has been found guilty of fraud by a jury, who found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The paper reports that polling shows a criminal conviction could negatively impact voter opinion, but political experts cast doubt on whether it will have a significant effect on the upcoming US election later this year.
The Mirror dedicates its entire front page to the “historic” verdict, with a headline reading “Trump guilty”. Meanwhile, the Daily Star uses the headline “orange manbaby” and features a solemn image of the 77-year-old in court. Speaking outside the courthouse, Trump called the sentence a “disgrace” and claimed that the trial was rigged.
The Guardian, on the other hand, reports on mounting pressure faced by Sir Keir Starmer to end a “purge” of left-wing Labour party members. The party has denied blocking candidates from standing. The paper also includes an interview with Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, who describes herself as a “Marmite” figure.
In other news, the Daily Mail reports on the NHS launching a “world-leading” program to give thousands of patients personalized cancer vaccines over the next year. The program aims to match patients with clinical trials, offering a “landmark” breakthrough for cancer treatment. The Ipsos poll for the Financial Times also found that most British voters expect taxes to increase following the upcoming general election, regardless of which of the two main parties wins.
Finally, the Metro reports on the sentencing of Fiona Beal, a teacher who has pleaded guilty to murdering her partner, Nick Billingham. Yvonne Valentine, Mr. Billingham’s mother, gave a statement outside the courthouse, calling Beal’s actions “extraordinarily evil.
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