Observer Front Page 3rd of November 2024
Labour is challenging Kemi Badenoch over financial issues relating to public services, proposing significant increases in taxation, spending, and borrowing.
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Several of Sunday’s papers lead on Boris Johnson’s announcement that a new month-long lockdown will be introduced across England. The Observer describes the PM’s “extraordinary U-turn”, highlighting accusations that government indecision and delay will cost lives and jobs. The new measures are due to come into effect on Thursday and remain in place until 2 December. Across the Atlantic, the US presidential campaign heads into a “frenzied finish” as election day nears. Donald Trump has begun a schedule of 14 rallies in three days as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic, with more than 99,000 cases being recorded on Friday – its biggest single-day total.
Observer Front Page 27th of October 2024
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, asserts that her upcoming budget will aim to rival the most significant economic periods in Labour’s history, with plans for substantial public and private investment and measures designed to address recent criticisms and reverse perceived declines.
Observer Front Page 20th of October 2024
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise National Insurance contributions for businesses, aiming to close a £9 billion gap in NHS funding and bolster healthcare services.
Observer Front Page 13th of October 2024
Labour leader Keir Starmer intervened in a cabinet disagreement to ensure the smooth continuation of an important global summit, expressing full confidence in Minister Pat McFadden amid tensions over the ferry operator P&O.