What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages
A fatal crash in Co Mayo leads many of the national papers on Wednesday morning.
The Irish Times reports on plans for fintech business Revolut to offer mortgages in 2025, as the company continues to expand its offerings to customers.
Alongside is piece on the controversial hate speech bill, being put forward by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, which is now expected to be delayed until after the Dáil's summer recess.
The Irish Examiner reads: '500k people drinking "at risk" water', while The Echo covers capacity issues at Cork Prison.
The Irish Independent looks ahead to further cancellations expected to be announced by Aer Lingus for next week, as the dispute with pilots rages on.
Here is the front page of Wednesday's Irish Independent pic.twitter.com/AtvcuStz8I
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) July 3, 2024
Meanwhile, the Irish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star all lead with a fatal collision in Co Mayo on Tuesday, in which a woman and girl were killed.
In Britain, the eve of the UK General Election is here, which has dominated Wednesday’s front pages.
The Daily Telegraph and The Times both run with former UK prime minister Boris Johnson’s plea to the public to stop Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour from seizing victory.
The Daily Telegraph: Johnson - It’s not too late to stop Labour #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yYWcaYvq7j
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Times: Johnson - Big Labour win is pregnant with horrors #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7pfmGm9WLm
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
Mr Johnson and Rishi Sunak have united to issue the same plea to Britons to “stop Starmergeddon”, writes the Daily Mail.
Daily Mail: Boris and Rishi unite to stop Starmergeddon #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/F9ruYfPi0U
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
Daily Express reports Mr Sunak has also issued a solo plea to the British people, reminding them to use their votes wisely.
Daily Express: RISHI: YOUR VOTE COUNTS, YOUR VOICE COUNTS ...PLEASE USE IT WISELY #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/8SZ1rtHfWk
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Independent explains the Tories’ public pleas.
The Independent digital front: The final poll - Tories brace for wipeout #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aknq5xMFxK
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Guardian writes about a backlash over an “antisemitic Tory attack on Starmer”.
The Guardian: Backlash over ‘antisemitic’ Tory attack on Starmer #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NrRhf2WJOy
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Daily Mirror reports that the end is coming for “14 years of hurt”.
Daily Mirror: Is it coming home? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ySssnoYlRF
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Daily Star splashes with an election countdown.
Daily Star: Just 1 day to go #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3kts7i9ndj
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The i reports on a prisons crisis waiting for whoever forms the new government.
i: Prisons crisis for new government on day one #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sNk9AIUXnr
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
Moving away from Westminster, the Metro reports on universities that are apparently “spying on students” on behalf of police.
Metro: UNIS ‘SPYING ON STUDENTS FOR POLICE’#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rFPM4RSHZf
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
The Sun leads on football legend Andy Carroll, who it says has been photographed in a 1am street brawl.
The Sun: Do you want some? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VeEzdStupq
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
Lastly, the Financial Times reports on water companies that are bracing for a slew of lawsuits after a court ruling.
Financial Times: Water groups face lawsuits after ruling on sewage release #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/J8JBbX3A9Q
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 2, 2024
