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What the papers say – April 28

What the papers say – April 28

What the papers say – April 28

28 April 2024

A variety of stories lead the nation’s papers on Sunday.


Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

28 April 2024

The former immigration minister said legal migration is ‘a bigger scandal’ than illegal migration.


William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

28 April 2024

The prince and princess wed in a grand ceremony in Westminster Abbey in 2011.


Rishi Sunak again refuses to rule out July general election

Rishi Sunak again refuses to rule out July general election

Rishi Sunak again refuses to rule out July general election

28 April 2024

The prospect of a dire set of local election results for the Tories has revived speculation over a possible leadership challenge.


Ed Davey calls for return of ‘family doctor’ by giving over-70s named GP

Ed Davey calls for return of ‘family doctor’ by giving over-70s named GP

Ed Davey calls for return of ‘family doctor’ by giving over-70s named GP

27 April 2024

The Lib Dem leader said this would give continuity of care to people who need it most.


Tory MP Dan Poulter’s defection to Labour piles pressure on Rishi Sunak

Tory MP Dan Poulter’s defection to Labour piles pressure on Rishi Sunak

Tory MP Dan Poulter’s defection to Labour piles pressure on Rishi Sunak

27 April 2024

The Prime Minister is beginning what could be one of the most precarious weeks of his premiership, with local elections on Thursday.


Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

27 April 2024

In a pitch to older voters, the Labour leader said pensioners ‘deserve certainty’.


Salmond’s electoral pact idea dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Yousaf

Salmond’s electoral pact idea dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Yousaf

Salmond’s electoral pact idea dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Yousaf

27 April 2024

The First Minister has written to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek ‘common ground’.


Jeremy Hunt ‘set to hold summit to talk up London stock market’

Jeremy Hunt ‘set to hold summit to talk up London stock market’

Jeremy Hunt ‘set to hold summit to talk up London stock market’

27 April 2024

The Chancellor has reportedly invited the bosses of some of Britain’s most prominent private companies to attend a meeting on May 16 at Dorneywood.


UK-made hypersonic missile ‘could enter service by 2030’

UK-made hypersonic missile ‘could enter service by 2030’

UK-made hypersonic missile ‘could enter service by 2030’

27 April 2024

Hypersonic weapons fly at five times the speed of sound.


Alba’s Westminster leader says no decisions made over saving Humza Yousaf

Alba’s Westminster leader says no decisions made over saving Humza Yousaf

Alba’s Westminster leader says no decisions made over saving Humza Yousaf

27 April 2024

Humza Yousaf is under pressure after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens


Showers and grey skies mean April has felt especially chilly, Met Office says

Showers and grey skies mean April has felt especially chilly, Met Office says

Showers and grey skies mean April has felt especially chilly, Met Office says

27 April 2024

April has been a ‘month of two halves’ with a warm couple of weeks followed by chillier weather and more rain than average, the Met Office said.


Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

27 April 2024

The watch, owned by the richest man on the Titanic – businessman John Jacob Astor, went down with the ship in 1912 and is engraved with his initials.


British tourist ‘stable’ after shark attack off Caribbean island

British tourist ‘stable’ after shark attack off Caribbean island

British tourist ‘stable’ after shark attack off Caribbean island

27 April 2024

The man, named by local authorities as Peter Smith, 64, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, was attacked 10 metres off the shore.


Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter defects to Labour

27 April 2024

Dr Dan Poulter, a working medic, has quit the Tory Party in a blow to Rishi Sunak.


ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar rose to prominence for his reporting on Iraq war

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar rose to prominence for his reporting on Iraq war

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar rose to prominence for his reporting on Iraq war

27 April 2024

While presenting the News At Ten programme live on Friday, he appeared to struggle to read the news bulletin – sparking concern online.


Two arrested at pro-Palestine march including man holding ‘swastika placard’

Two arrested at pro-Palestine march including man holding ‘swastika placard’

Two arrested at pro-Palestine march including man holding ‘swastika placard’

27 April 2024

Thousands gathered for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration in London on Saturday afternoon.


ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

27 April 2024

The international affairs editor became unwell while presenting the News At Ten programme on Friday.


In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

In Pictures: Tweed Run brings a touch of old-fashioned style to London’s streets

27 April 2024

The annual event sees cyclists in period costumes travel through the streets of London.


British boots could be put on ground in Gaza as part of aid efforts – report

British boots could be put on ground in Gaza as part of aid efforts – report

British boots could be put on ground in Gaza as part of aid efforts – report

27 April 2024

No decision has been made and the proposal has not yet reached the Prime Minister, it is understood.


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