‘Surprising revival’ for left in France as Reeves unveils housing plans
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The Financial Times reports that France’s left-wing alliance is moving to halt the rise of Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National, as it reports that the country is in limbo over its next government. If the final vote results are confirmed, the paper adds, none of the three main political blocs will have a governing majority, “potentially plunging France into a political stalemate.” (BBC)
The Daily Telegraph said the French election results were a “shocking defeat for Le Pen”, whose party was left behind “by the hard left and Emmanuel Macron” after the electorate “turned out in droves to keep her party out of power”. The newspaper focused on the Labour government’s overhaul of planning rules to meet the party’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes in five years. It said Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves would reverse the Tories’ decision to water down housing targets. (BBC)
The Times also focuses on the Chancellor’s housing plans, reporting that Ms Reeves will outline to business leaders the first steps the new government has taken “to rebuild the foundations of our economy so that we can rebuild Britain and make every part of our country better off”. The paper shows an injured Emma Raducanu, who was knocked out of Wimbledon after injuring her back and ankle in a fall. (BBC)
The Daily Mail reports on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to “rip up the rules” on planning as the new government seeks to boost economic growth while making “tough decisions”. The paper looks ahead to the new Chancellor’s first major speech on Monday, in which it says ministers will “get to work on controversial plans to weaken protections”. (BBC)
The Daily Mirror profiles Ms Reeves as it also looks ahead to the new Chancellor’s speech, in which she promises to “urgently deliver an economy that improves our lives”. The paper says she will argue that the Tories have shortchanged public services by £58bn “by failing to boost growth”. (BBC)
In Monday’s edition, the i newspaper reports that a clash between the UK and the EU is looming, despite Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s ambition for a closer relationship with the bloc. A German diplomatic source tells the paper that easier mobility for young people is a top priority for the EU. But, the paper reports, free movement is not on the agenda for the new Labour government. (BBC)
The front page of the Metro announced Rob Burrows’ “hero send-off” after a crowd of mourners gathered to say their final goodbyes to the rugby star and motor neurone disease campaigner. His funeral took place on Sunday after the former Leeds Rhinos star died on June 2 at the age of 41. (BBC)
“Drink’ll shrinkle winkle” is the headline in the Daily Star, which publishes a report warning men “not to drink Christmas beer to avoid shrinking their winkles”. (BBC)
