What the papers say – September 24
The Labour conference in Liverpool continues to take centre stage on the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.
Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Tuesday is the focus of several titles, The Daily Telegraph saying he will insist there is “light at the end of this tunnel” after a period of financial pain.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Light at end of this tunnel, PM tells Britain'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 23, 2024
The Independent says the Prime Minister will vow to revive the UK, while The Guardian – one of several titles to feature Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon on its front page – reports that he will pledge to “build a new Britain”.
The Guardian: PM vows to end gloom as Labourseeks to lift spending restrictions #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YZJZI4ndws
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 23, 2024
Plans to “root out” benefit fraudsters with fresh powers for investigators to access bank accounts will be announced as part of the speech, according to The Times.
The Times: Labour to crack down on benefit fraudsters #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5Nb8k41Wuo
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 23, 2024
The Daily Mirror concentrates on the speech containing a Hillsborough Law pledge designed to “stop state cover-ups denying victims justice”.
Keir Starmer vows to bring in Hillsborough Law to stop cover-ups and protect victims https://t.co/x4KFymqwFl#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/s88pO85vlq
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 23, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ conference speech features on the front of the i, which says she is considering cuts to welfare spending to provide long-term investment with the focus on helping more people back to work.
Tuesday's front page: Reeves looks at cutting benefits to fund public spending boost #TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The i paper (@theipaper) September 23, 2024
The Financial Times also focuses on the speech, saying the Chancellor is stoking a debate on borrowing rules after signalling higher capital spending.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 24 September https://t.co/2Og7ZM6XTv pic.twitter.com/hyZ2DGSYRM
— Financial Times (@FT) September 23, 2024
The Daily Express turns its attention to outside the conference venue where it says protesters against cutting winter fuel payments have been silenced by the lack of a vote.
Daily Express: FURY AS LABOUR ‘SILENCES’ WINTERFUEL PAY DEBATE #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/88Z3Y7HwCe
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 23, 2024
Back inside the conference hall, a picture of a heckler being removed during the Chancellor’s speech features on the front of the Metro, alongside a story saying the number of e-bikes seized by police in the past year has almost doubled.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
E-BIKE CRIME BOOM
🔴 Police seize 83% more #tomorrowspapertoday pic.twitter.com/kDuBN0wBgZ
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 23, 2024
The Daily Mail reports that RMT union leader Mick Lynch has said trade unions want to take control of the economy.
Daily Mail: Union boss – We'll seize control of UK economy #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HQZfLBq10e
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 23, 2024
A picture of a car boot rising above water on a stretch of road dominates the front of the Daily Star after heavy rain hit parts of the UK.
Tuesday's front page: IT'S BOOTY McBOOTFACE #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/D2gRDOsTQK
— Daily Star (@dailystar) September 23, 2024
And The Sun features TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nick Knowles with his arm in a sling after he injured it changing a tyre.
On tomorrow's front page: Nick Knowles waiting to find out fate on Strictly following MRI scan after injuring arm while changing tyre on motorway https://t.co/5iUvb3KZnM pic.twitter.com/Jane3tognG
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 23, 2024