The Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer for lacking a clear plan for Britain. Blair's comments have sparked significant media coverage, with various outlets interpreting his remarks as a warning against the party's leftward shift. Additionally, the article highlights ongoing issues such as the embezzlement case involving former SNP chief Peter Murrell and the record-breaking heat in the UK.
- ▪Tony Blair has stated that Keir Starmer has no plan for Britain, calling it a stinging attack.
- ▪A witness has cast doubt on Nicola Sturgeon's claim of being unaware of her husband's embezzlement.
- ▪The UK has experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching 35C.
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'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCSeveral of today's papers lead on an essay by former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair criticising the Labour government. The Telegraph summarises his words with "Starmer has no plan for Britain", calling Sir Tony's comments a "stinging attack". In a follow up to the news that former SNP chief Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish party, the Telegraph says a witness "casts doubt" on Murrell's wife, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, not knowing of his crime.
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