The Papers: 'Messiah without a mandate' and 'attack of the Argie ants'
Summary
Andy Burnham is about to become prime minister and plans to change some government priorities, including scrapping a digital ID card program and increasing public control over utilities like Thames Water. The news also covers other topics like a sports victory, a world record in running, and a family reunion involving the King.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is becoming prime minister soon.
- A new poll shows voters want Burnham to call a general election.
- Burnham will cancel the digital ID card plan started by Sir Keir Starmer.
- Burnham wants more public control over utilities, possibly taking over Thames Water.
- The wage bill for Labour advisers has risen from £6.9 million in 2019 to £12.4 million recently.
- The England football team secured third place in the World Cup by beating France.
- Athlete Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record.
- King had an emotional meeting with his son and grandchildren after four years.
- Argentine ants, described as "indestructible," are threatening British wildlife and crops.
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