Thu, 04 Jul, 2024 - 07:47

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Here are the stories making headlines this Thursday.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Here are the stories making headlines this Thursday.

The Irish Times reports that surging corporation and income tax receipts have boosted the State’s financial position, handing the Government the means to deliver a giveaway budget before the next general election.

Young people who care about climate change are still unwilling to give up flying regularly, according to a survey reported in the Irish Examiner.

The Irish Independent says calls are growing for Ireland to introduce a helicopter-led emergency medical service.

The Irish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star have tributes to a mother and daughter who died in a crash in Co Mayo.

Jeffrey Donaldson was sent for trial over alleged historical sex offences on the eve of the Westminster election, the Belfast Telegraph reports.

Today is election day in the UK and the story dominates the British front pages.

The Guardian reports that Keir Starmer has hailed a “new age of hope” for Britain as it heads to the ballot box.

The Daily Mirror and The Sun both call on Britons to vote in a new era of politics for the UK.

The Times reports that Labour is on the precipice of winning the “biggest majority since 1832”.

The i splashes on Labour’s lead narrowing as the final predictions roll in for election day.

The Independent says the Tories are predicted to lose as many as 259 seats.

Speaking of the polls, the Financial Times writes that the Conservatives are in for a “bleak night” on Thursday.

The Daily Star keeps it simple, with a “toodle pip” to the Tories.

The Metro keeps its front more down the centre, with a simple: “The nation decides.”

The Daily Mail comes with a warning for those preparing to vote Labour, with a headline that reads: “Vote Farage, get them.”

The Daily Telegraph splashes with a warning to wealthy homeowners, stating that a Labour government in power will likely see them endure a council tax “raid”.

Lastly, the Daily Express makes a plea for the Conservatives, splashing with “Vote Tory”.

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