What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023 - 09:38

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar insisting there will not be an early general election, protests at a Cork library, and Dublin's All-Ireland victory are among the topics that feature on Monday's front pages.

The Irish Times reports that the Coalition is split over plans for a constitutional referendum on the right to housing. Dublin's win over Kerry also features prominently on the front page.

British far-right members were involved at a Cork library protest, according to the Irish Examiner. Mr Varadkar's pledge that there will be no early general election also features on the front page.

Dublin's All-Ireland triumph dominates the Irish Independent front page.

Huge demand for new homes in Cork is the subject of The Echo's lead story.

The Irish Daily Star leads with a story on the Croke Park tribute to Sinéad O'Connor before Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Monday’s edition includes All-Ireland pullout and Galway Races pullout pic.twitter.com/cusF01D6kg

— Irish Daily Star (@isfearranstar) July 31, 2023

The Irish Daily Mail labels Dublin a 'city under siege' following another serious assault in the capital.

Yet another day of shame for the capital city. pic.twitter.com/nVc9QJQY55

— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) July 31, 2023

Dublin's footballers make the front page of The Herald.

In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on a street preacher in Belfast being investigated over potential hate crimes during the city's Pride parade.

Plans to put an end to “anti-car moves” and a potential route for peace in Ukraine are among the stories leading the UK’s papers.

The Sun reports the British prime minister has ordered a review of “hated low-traffic neighbourhoods” in a boost for motorists, while The Guardian says ministers are considering restrictions on councils’ ability to impose 20mph speed limits.

On tomorrow's front page: Rishi Sunak vows to end the war on motorists with review of anti-car policies as furious drivers say it’s about time https://t.co/JTcLqGJ0uy pic.twitter.com/lpC04jdJnf

— The Sun (@TheSun) July 30, 2023

Guardian front page, Monday 31 July 2023: Ministers seek curbs on 20mph limits in push to woo motorists pic.twitter.com/jcIEjXpt8v

— The Guardian (@guardian) July 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak is set to press ahead with new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea, according to The Times.

TIMES: PM gives green light for more North Sea drilling #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/D5zutiXFs4

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 30, 2023

The Telegraph reports 50,000 extra families will have to pay Inheritance Tax following the UK government’s tax threshold freeze.

The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:

'50,000 extra families to face IHT'#TomorrowsPapersToday

Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/oIAp9gdDLA

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 30, 2023

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail leads with a call to scrap the tourist tax as research reveals such a move could generate £10 billion for the economy.

MAIL: £10bn boost ‘from scrapping tourist tax’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NJ1xiyske3

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 30, 2023

The Metro reports Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has hinted at peace talks with Ukraine.

Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰

PUTIN PEACE BOMBSHELL

🔴 Russia pres hints at talks with Ukraine strikes back... then close ally threatens retaliation with nukes#tomorrowspapertoday pic.twitter.com/1TcThAGRKq

— Metro (@MetroUK) July 30, 2023

The i says 52 per cent of Britons are worried about paying for everyday essentials.

I: Most households ‘struggling’ to pay for food and bills #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/fOmP743fDR

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 30, 2023

The Independent leads with concerns that the NHS is inadequately prepared for the coming winter.

INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Tory plan to save NHS this winter could kill thousands #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DHccFXTZLP

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 30, 2023

The Financial Times reports the UK government has made it cheaper to pollute by watering down its carbon market scheme.

FT UK: Britain makes it cheaper to pollute by watering down carbon market scheme #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jByEg51LjU

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 30, 2023

The Daily Mirror leads with its campaign for a change in the law regarding dangerous pets.

Monday's front page: Don't let my son's death be for nothing #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/0FeXsIrcA5 pic.twitter.com/jhQc1v89jc

— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 30, 2023

A call-handling probe by the Daily Express found the tax office to be the worst offender.

Monday's Front Page: End This Farce! Three Hours On Hold For Tax Office#TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/XbzBWY7Aj9 pic.twitter.com/y2dRkNHVy7

— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 30, 2023

And the Daily Star says multiple deluges are heading for the UK over the next few weeks.