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The headlines on various newspapers are buzzing with articles related to Prime Minister’s moves to lower the voting age to 16. The Daily Mirror hails it as a “historic ballot box reform,” while the Daily Telegraph suggests that Labour, led by Starmer, is in a state of panic over the potential voting changes. Under Labour’s accelerated plan, 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds could participate in the upcoming general election, a move that the i Paper speculates could benefit Reform and Corbyn.
Meanwhile, the Metro highlights “Starmer’s new generation” and quotes the prime minister on how the reform will “modernise our democracy.” John Torode, the sacked host of MasterChef, is under scrutiny in The Sun for allegedly repeating racial slurs from a Kanye West song, a claim he denies. The Daily Express explains that Nigel Farage predicts Labour could face a “nasty voter surprise” due to the surge in young voters supporting Reform.
The Financial Times brings attention to the UK’s falling employment rate and slowing wage growth, indicating potential impacts from government tax rises and the US trade war. The Times delves into the Afghan data leak exposing British spies and soldiers, leading to a High Court agreement for the media to share the compromised details. Lastly, the Guardian reports on Diane Abbott being suspended by Labour for a second time over her controversial past remarks on racism, while the Daily Mail forewarns about police using facial recognition cameras at the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival
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