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What the papers say – July 3

What the papers say – July 3

What the papers say – July 3

03 July 2022

The fallout from the Tory party’s so-called ‘Pestminister’ scandal continues to dominate the newspapers.


PM and Chancellor unified in announcing ‘single biggest tax cut in a decade’

PM and Chancellor unified in announcing ‘single biggest tax cut in a decade’

PM and Chancellor unified in announcing ‘single biggest tax cut in a decade’

03 July 2022

The pair said the tax cut will amount to £6 billion in value and lift ‘2.2 million people out of paying any National Insurance or income tax’.


Amateur drivers set to compete in front of thousands at Red Bull Soapbox Race

Amateur drivers set to compete in front of thousands at Red Bull Soapbox Race

Amateur drivers set to compete in front of thousands at Red Bull Soapbox Race

03 July 2022

Each homemade soapbox is unique, with some of the designs being inspired by the crew’s favourite fictional characters.


Wimbledon celebrates Centre Court centenary on Sunday

Wimbledon celebrates Centre Court centenary on Sunday

Wimbledon celebrates Centre Court centenary on Sunday

03 July 2022

The court has been the main stage at the Championships since 1922.


Disabled man forced to sell dead wife’s possessions to combat cost of living

Disabled man forced to sell dead wife’s possessions to combat cost of living

Disabled man forced to sell dead wife’s possessions to combat cost of living

03 July 2022

‘I worked out I’ve sold £8,000 worth of stuff in the last three years to survive,’ said Jason Alcock.


Greenwashing ‘creates false confidence about climate crisis’

Greenwashing ‘creates false confidence about climate crisis’

Greenwashing ‘creates false confidence about climate crisis’

03 July 2022

Greenwashing sees firms use advertising and public messaging to seem more climate friendly and environmentally sustainable than they really are.


Publish secret family court judgments in Logan Mwangi case, urges campaigner

Publish secret family court judgments in Logan Mwangi case, urges campaigner

Publish secret family court judgments in Logan Mwangi case, urges campaigner

03 July 2022

A family court allowed teenager Craig Mulligan to return to the care of his step-father five days before Logan was murdered by his family.


Cyberbullying ‘playing significant role’ in high levels of asthma fatalities

Cyberbullying ‘playing significant role’ in high levels of asthma fatalities

Cyberbullying ‘playing significant role’ in high levels of asthma fatalities

03 July 2022

A study by analytics experts at Nottingham University Business School examined the impact of social media abuse on patients with asthma.


Glenda Jackson says Commons culture is ‘by no means equal yet’

Glenda Jackson says Commons culture is ‘by no means equal yet’

Glenda Jackson says Commons culture is ‘by no means equal yet’

03 July 2022

The actress and politician also criticised the media for its ‘critical’ slant when reporting on female MPs.


Chris Pincher accuser angered by delay to remove Tory whip over groping claims

Chris Pincher accuser angered by delay to remove Tory whip over groping claims

Chris Pincher accuser angered by delay to remove Tory whip over groping claims

02 July 2022

Boris Johnson was under growing pressure over his decision to appoint the Tamworth MP as deputy chief whip.


‘This isn’t tennis’ – crowd split over fiery match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas

‘This isn’t tennis’ – crowd split over fiery match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas

‘This isn’t tennis’ – crowd split over fiery match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas

02 July 2022

Some spectators loved the drama, whereas others compared it to football and thought it was ’embarrassing’.


Poll shows Scottish voters are split on holding second independence referendum

Poll shows Scottish voters are split on holding second independence referendum

Poll shows Scottish voters are split on holding second independence referendum

02 July 2022

The survey, conducted by Panelbase for The Sunday Times, showed 44% of voters are opposed to a ballot taking place, while 43% said they are in favour.


Watchdog considering review into Boris Johnson’s 40 ‘new hospitals’ pledge

Watchdog considering review into Boris Johnson’s 40 ‘new hospitals’ pledge

Watchdog considering review into Boris Johnson’s 40 ‘new hospitals’ pledge

02 July 2022

The investigation emerged in a letter to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting from NAO comptroller Gareth Davies.


British tennis star opens up about pressures of playing Wimbledon on her period

British tennis star opens up about pressures of playing Wimbledon on her period

British tennis star opens up about pressures of playing Wimbledon on her period

02 July 2022

Alicia Barnett won her first doubles game alongside Jonny O’Mara, and the duo will be facing Venus Williams and Jamie Murray on Sunday.


Dame Kelly tells Pride: I’m never going to live behind that curtain again

Dame Kelly tells Pride: I’m never going to live behind that curtain again

Dame Kelly tells Pride: I’m never going to live behind that curtain again

02 July 2022

The Olympic athlete said she had lived with fear of judgment and retribution for being a gay woman.


Family pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ teenage stab victim

Family pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ teenage stab victim

Family pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ teenage stab victim

02 July 2022

A man, 20, and two 16-year-old boys remain in police custody after the killing


Dogs don rainbow wings, bandanas, and drive hot pink mini cars at London Pride

Dogs don rainbow wings, bandanas, and drive hot pink mini cars at London Pride

Dogs don rainbow wings, bandanas, and drive hot pink mini cars at London Pride

02 July 2022

One attendee said seeing the dogs donned in colour added ‘that extra level of joy’ to the day.


NCA says tackling people smuggling is priority as 15 held over Channel deaths

NCA says tackling people smuggling is priority as 15 held over Channel deaths

NCA says tackling people smuggling is priority as 15 held over Channel deaths

02 July 2022

Twenty-seven people died when the boat they were in sank off the coast of Calais in November.


Katie Boulter ‘very strong’ for overcoming injury and grief at SW19 – boyfriend

Katie Boulter ‘very strong’ for overcoming injury and grief at SW19 – boyfriend

Katie Boulter ‘very strong’ for overcoming injury and grief at SW19 – boyfriend

02 July 2022

Australian number one Alex de Minaur also said he would have given up his Court 1 slot for Boulter to have a bigger home crowd.


Hundreds show love and support at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena

Hundreds show love and support at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena

Hundreds show love and support at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena

02 July 2022

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said Ms Aleena was “an incredible woman and an inspiration to us all”.


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