The dismissal of Health Minister Andrew Gwynne for sending offensive messages via a WhatsApp group has been one of the biggest news stories of the weekend. The Metro newspaper reports that those who belonged to the chat could “face punishment”, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. Whilst, the Daily Mail has revealed that another leading Labour MP, Oliver Ryan, issued an apology for making misogynistic and homophobic comments in a WhatsApp group. Several “complaints” have since been filed with the police in relation to the incident.
The Times has focused on figures from two surveys, both of which suggest that firms have cut jobs ahead of any potential Labour tax changes. There is a picture of the Prime Minister on the front page, wearing football gear, immediately after he “sacked” Gwynne and missed a penalty. Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph leads its story with the “ousted” Health Minister possibly being the victim of a left-wing conspiracy – accusing him of being involved in a row with other members of the Labour party. A councillor has also reportedly lodged a complaint with the police for “hate crimes”.
Moving away from UK politics, the Financial Times is leading with news of China’s decision to put retaliatory tariffs worth $14bn on American exports. This move is feared to have wider implications, leading to a potential trade war between the two countries. Wowever, back in the UK, the i newspaper is reporting that plans to tackle the threat of Nigel Farage will come from Labour’s set out of their migration plans in the next couple of weeks.
Finally, The Guardian newspaper is headline-grabbing with an interview with a foreign office whistleblower who insists that UK arms supplies to allied nation reports have been edited “to ensure the UK remains legally compliant”. The claims have been blocked and presenting these concerns have repeatedly been discouraged due to FOI rules
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