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Papers react to Rishi Sunak’s General Election ‘gamble’
Some publications stress the pressure is now on Sir Keir Starmer’s party.
Press regulator rejects complaint by former Tory MP caught in lobbying sting
Scott Benton was filmed by reporters offering to lobby ministers and table parliamentary questions on behalf of gambling investors.
What the papers say – May 8
Here are the stories making headlines this Wednesday.
What the papers say – May 7
A range of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers on Tuesday.
TalkTV losses rise in second year of operation
Times Media and News Group Newspapers, which owns the Sun, also revealed their results on Tuesday.
Former Irish News journalist appointed Ireland editor of Sunday Times
Former Irish News journalist, Kieran McDaid has been appointed Ireland Ireland editor of The Sunday Times
Times urges Attorney General to withdraw Russell Brand warning advisory
A column by Times senior writer Sean O’Neill argued that the warning from Victoria Prentis ‘has no basis in law’.
Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview
The actor and comedian is accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
Russell Brand allegations ‘very serious and concerning’ says Downing Street
The 48-year-old actor and comedian has been accused of rape and sexual assault between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his fame.
Russell Brand accuser says she ‘knows the demon underneath’ his public persona
The woman, being referred to as Nadia, says she was raped by the comedian in 2012.