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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 22nd of December 2024

Government ministers are resisting demands to rapidly implement measures blocking potential donations from Elon Musk to Nigel Farage, amidst increasing calls for an overhaul of the UK’s political donation laws and a push for improved security and legal frameworks.

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Observer Front Page 24th of November 2024

The Justice Secretary has issued a warning that new legislation on assisted dying in England and Wales could transform into a “state death service,” urging caution over potential implications while highlighting both ethical and legal concerns.

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