What the papers say – September 6
The fallout from the report by the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continues to feature heavily on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
The Independent hears from relatives of the victims who are calling for those responsible to face manslaughter charges, but The Guardian warns it may take several years before they see justice.
The Guardian: No justice for the Grenfell tragedy ‘untilnext decade’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/A8YMeNuaRV
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
Grenfell is also in The Times’ spotlight as it says the architecture firm behind the tower’s refurbishment has been prevented from winding down because of the investigation.
The Times: Firm behind Grenfell refit blocked from closing down #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/O3bBOl5WYy
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
Rwanda returns to the front of the Daily Mail, which says Germany has proposed sending illegal migrants to facilities paid for as part of the abandoned British plan.
Daily Mail: Rwanda's back – But it's Germany planning to use #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Sw6dcU2RL9
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
The Daily Telegraph features the same story, alongside saying prisoners could be sent to serve their sentences in Estonia to ease the overcrowding crisis.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Prisoners could serve their time in Estonia'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 5, 2024
Pensioners have called on Sir Keir Starmer to back a compromise deal over winter fuel payments, according to the Daily Express.
Daily Express: We're not greedy! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Sf9XVsvPIM
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
The i reports that checks on fruit and vegetables from the EU, introduced under Brexit and scheduled to start next month, are due to be delayed in a bid to keep prices down.
i: Brexit food rules set for delay to avoid food prices rises at supermarkets #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/85HC42vueR
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
A monument to the late Queen will be built in St James’s Park and unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday, according to the Daily Mirror.
Daily Mirror: A monument for Queen Elizabeth #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qrrWRzGRLl
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 5, 2024
The Metro focuses on the inquest of a former guest on the Jeremy Kyle Show with evidence from the TV presenter.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
KYLE: DON'T BLAME ME I'M JUST HOST
🔴 TV star's claim as inquest sees shocking footage
Grab your copy to find 10 great deals from Metro x Time Out Offers#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/8boFpEVds4
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 5, 2024
Foreign affairs feature on the front of the Financial Times with French President Emmanuel Macron naming former EU negotiator Michel Barnier as the country’s new prime minister.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 6 September https://t.co/kEzhjb7CyD pic.twitter.com/OKKlcbtfVt
— Financial Times (@FT) September 5, 2024
And the Daily Star looks at accusations that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the death of a beluga spy whale.
Friday’s front page: ‘Mad Vlad has spy whale whacked’#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/Dd9UMWKEZv pic.twitter.com/yJNSyzlgOh
— Daily Star (@dailystar) September 5, 2024