What the papers say – June 7
The Friday papers are led by tributes to those who served during the Normandy invasion as two emotional days of commemoration come to a close.
The Daily Express and The Sun lead with comments from King Charles, who praised Britain’s ex-servicemen for their “bravery and sacrifice” during the 1944 beach invasion.
Friday's front page: They did not flinch #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/qTZkKaMSLX pic.twitter.com/WzPurEBL4j
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) June 6, 2024
‘It’s almost impossible to grasp the courage it would have taken to run into the fury of battle that day’
Tomorrow’s D-Day special wrap. pic.twitter.com/wL5jdzqqZm
— The Sun (@TheSun) June 6, 2024
“In the footsteps of heroes” is the headline of The Telegraph, while Metro carries the words: “We will remember them.”
📰 The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'In the footsteps of heroes' #TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 6, 2024
Metro: At the going down of the sun and in the morning we WILL REMEMBER THEM #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/y3sOkGf2N3
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left the ceremony early in order to film an interview with ITV.
Friday's front page: PM ditches D-Day https://t.co/TBH9GfHDK4 #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yfVc2RzhmN
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 6, 2024
Elsewhere, the i says Reform UK has experienced a surge in the polls since unveiling Nigel Farage as its new leader.
The i: Reform surges as five-point poll boost shows Farage effect #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7p0GagWELy
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
The Daily Mail says a search is underway on the Greek island of Symi for missing TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley.
Daily Mail: Mail health guru Michael Mosley missing in Greece #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WjZHDmYs7K
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
The Guardian reports the Conservative Party is facing questions over its decision to keep millions of pounds of donations from major donor Frank Hester, following a series of allegations from a former employee.
The Guardian: Pressure on Tories to return £15mdonations after new Hester claims #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3myWBOx4mF
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
The Green Party is also under pressure after candidates shared “antisemitic” slurs and conspiracy theories online, according to The Times.
The Times: Green antisemitism storm #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/PAbGYJFePj
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
The Financial Times leads with the European Central Bank cutting interest rates for the first time in five years.
Financial Times: ECB cuts rates for first time in 5 years after inflation eases #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mCyC1qNVb9
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024
And the Daily Star calls a man named Nigel “a legend” for his comments about politicians.
Daily Star: We agree with Nigel #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I36o3ymZK5
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 6, 2024