Observer Front Page 20th of April 2025
Amid an ongoing blockade that has stretched for weeks, living conditions have worsened as supplies run dangerously low and fears over food scarcity outweigh concerns about further hostilities.
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The Observer reports that police vetting procedures will be reviewed in the wake of Couzens’ conviction. And former Met commissioner Ian Blair has joined the calls for an independent inquiry into the murder and how Couzens was allowed to become an officer in the first place. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has been warned by a group of Conservative MPs that he cannot make poorer parts of the UK more prosperous – “level up” the country – whilst simultaneously raising taxes for working people and slashing benefits. It comes as the prime minister arrived in Manchester ahead of the Tory party conference. MPs raising concerns include those who won seats from Labour’s “red wall” at the 2019 general election.
Observer Front Page 13th of April 2025
The Chancellor outlines an ambitious plan for global free trade and enhanced partnerships, pledging to protect tariff-hit industries, reinforce ties with the EU, and keep the UK economy secure amid evolving international challenges.
Observer Front Page 6th of April 2025
Starmer calls for a sweeping overhaul of the economic strategy, with the PM poised to abandon long-standing doctrines in response to market upheaval sparked by new American tariffs.
Observer Front Page 30th of March 2025
Starmer is under pressure to adopt a tougher stance on looming US tariffs, while last-ditch trade talks continue and the PM is encouraged to emulate Canada’s firm approach to safeguard British interests.