The latest in Westminster, global politics, and the royal family feature among a variety of stories on the front pages of the nation’s papers on Wednesday.
The Daily Express runs with a piece on a defiant Lee Anderson, who has insisted he is not racist.
Wednesday’s DAILY EXPRESS: I’m not racist! Lee Anderson says he speaks for Tory faithful#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/LSccpefqhi
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Guardian says the Tories put the party’s reputation above a sexual assault claim, after the alleged victim said the party failed to investigate an MP amid accusations of a serious attack.
Wednesday’s GUARDIAN: Tories putting party before sexual assault claim, says alleged victim#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/gPMDYQ6D6N
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Daily Mail splashes with a front on James Cleverly being met with “fury” after it emerged he has no plans to increase defence spending ahead of next week’s budget.
Wednesday’s DAILY MAIL: Indefensible#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/1PfQbfMXUi
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Metro reports on Home Secretary James Cleverly hiking the price of cigarettes in next week’s budget.
Wednesday’s METRO: £16 for a pack of cigs#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/O4YtteeoLT
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Times also splashes with a piece on Mr Cleverly, who has told pro-Palestine protesters they have “made their point” and called for them to stop demonstrating on the attacks on Gaza.
Wednesday’s TIMES: You’ve made point – now end protests, says Cleverly#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/rG1p63yMs4
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Independent runs with a piece on the Post Office scandal, with a former sub-Postmaster urging the government to set it right with those who have been wronged.
The i reports that Labour is still yet to capture a large chunk of its target voters, with a general election coming later in the year.
Wednesday’s i: Labour yet to convince 40% of target voters, new poll finds#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/9ZYH3OMIzI
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
Daily Telegraph writes about a rift in Nato, with the UK blocking French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to send Nato forces into Ukraine because the move would be a “major escalation” in the war.
Wednesday’s DAILY TELEGRAPH: UK blocks Macron’s bid to send troops to Ukraine#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/k5NC5t3mwc
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Daily Mirror leads with a piece on the royal family, as the Duke of York led the family on their way to a memorial service, which the paper claims has sparked “fury”.
Wednesday’s front page: Prince still doesn’t get it #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/g1atC0yTz2 pic.twitter.com/gJlML9ahjK
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 27, 2024
The Sun runs with a story on the BBC apologising to the family of a teenager who claimed they were paid thousands to send explicit images to presenter Huw Edwards.
Wednesday’s SUN: Huw row: BBC say sorry#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Gvr11vgqfb
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
Financial Times reports on Thames Water’s latest push to avoid being taken over by the Government’s “special administration regime”.
Wednesday’s FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: Thames Water pushes for higher bills, lower fines and right to pay dividends#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/z1Xv1oqdoG
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024
The Daily Star splashes with a piece on Taylor Swift, with the paper claiming she has been accused of being a satanist.
Wednesday’s STAR: Swifty’s dancing with the devil#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/vDddgL7qkC
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 27, 2024