What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024 - 09:01

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.

A poll in the Sunday Independent shows the gap in public support between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is tightening ahead of the expected general election.

The Business Post reveals plans by both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to woo middle class voters with tax cuts.

The Taoiseach has been told by officials that a Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election would be the worst result for Ireland's economy, according to the Irish edition of The Sunday Times.

The parents of a seven-month-old have called for an independent inquiry into how their baby died from suspected septic shock, the Irish Mail on Sunday reports.

Sunday World reveals that two men linked to the Kinahan gang have opened up a coffee shop in Dublin city centre after their release from prison.

Details of how hundreds of children died in State care have been published for the first time, the Irish Sunday Mirror says.

Sunday Life has details of 10,000 text messages that a paedophile teacher exchanged with her teenage victim.

A variety of royal stories lead the British front pages.

The Sunday Times touts an exclusive, revealing the private property empires that fund Britain's King Charles and Prince of Wales are making millions from charges paid by the armed forces, hospitals, schools and big businesses.

Meanwhile, the Sunday Mirror reveals scores of William’s rental properties are failing to meet energy standards.

Sunday Mirror: Scandal of mouldy hard-to-heat royal rentals #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EespxisKrf

— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 2, 2024

The Mail on Sunday reports the Palace held talks about potentially dropping the word “empire” from British honours, ditching references to the UK’s colonial past.

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Move to drop empire from King’s honour

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The Sunday Express splashes on RAF pilots being sent to the US for training because the UK is short of jets.

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— David Wooding (@DavidWooding) November 2, 2024

Kemi Badenoch says the Conservatives need a “fresh start” as she is elected party leader, according to the Sunday Telegraph.

The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:

'It's time for a fresh start'#TomorrowsPapersToday

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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 2, 2024

The Observer reports Labour has challenged Ms Badenoch to back British finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget plans for increased tax, borrowing and spending.

The Observer: Labour challenges Badenoch over billions for public services #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/kWHyu0bhJK

— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 2, 2024

Lastly, the Daily Star Sunday says local councils have banned Bonfire Night parties amid noise and smoke complaints.