The Papers: 'Power to block nimby protests' and Meghan 'deal could be off'
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to give mayors the power to stop local protests that block housing and building projects, letting them overrule local councils. Separately, news outlets report on Prince Harry and Meghan’s possible short stay in the UK and some issues with Meghan’s planned Netflix show.Key Facts
- Mayor Andy Burnham wants to allow mayors to override local protests against new housing and tall buildings.
- This power would let mayors ignore local councils' opposition to building plans.
- Friends say Prince Harry and Meghan’s move to the UK might last only one year.
- Meghan’s Netflix show deal could be canceled.
- A poll shows only 4% think Prince Charles should start peace talks with Prince Harry.
- A serious wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough killed seven people, including two police officers.
- Iranian hackers reportedly caused a UK power plant to close for four days but didn’t affect the wider power supply.
- Rural campaigners are worried about possible new housing on protected green belt land.
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