Thursday’s UK newspaper front pages: 5 October 2023

Thursday’s UK newspaper front pages: 5 October 2023

The Sun

The Sun reports on plans from FIFA to hold the 2030 World Cup on three different continents – Europe, Africa and South America.

The Times

Rishi Sunak cast himself as Margaret Thatcher’s heir as he pledged to break with the “old consensus” in British politics during his Tory conference speech, The Times reports. 

Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror leads with Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap the HS2 link to Manchester, dubbing it a “betrayal of the North”. 

The Daily Telegraph

“Huge decisions to change Britain”, writes The Daily Telegraph, after Rishi Sunak announced plans to ban the sale of cigarettes, scrap A-levels and cancel the Manchester leg of HS2.

Daily Star

The Daily Star reports that Tesco is putting security tags on toilet rolls in order to deter shoplifters. 

Daily Express

Rishi Sunak’s party conference speech leads the Daily Express, which the newspaper calls a “game changer”.

Daily Mail

“PM’s common sense revolution,” writes the Daily Mail, as it reports the prime minister laid out a “bold and radical” policy to transform Britain in his Tory conference speech.

The Guardian

The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has unleashed a “Tory civil war” by announcing the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2

i

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to end 30 years of “political status quo” is on the front of the i – as the prime minister announced the axing of the HS2 line to Manchester.

Financial Times

The Financial Times reports on the axing of the high-speed railway line to Manchester, which Rishi Sunak confirmed on Wednesday after weeks of speculation. 

Metro

The Metro leads with Rishi Sunak’s promise to “change” Britain and win the next general election.

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