Thursday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a new poll showing support for Sinn Féin has hit its lowest level in three years to a man dying of measles in an Irish hospital.
The Irish Times reports that support for Sinn Féin has slumped in the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll, with the party falling to its lowest level in three years.
The Irish Examiner lead with a piece that a man has died in the first reported case of measles this year in Ireland.
The Echo report that Gardaí have begun a murder investigation into the circumstances around the death of 61-year-old Michael Foley in Macroom.
Morning readers. Here's the front page of today's Belfast Telegraph 🗞️
And you can read today's front page lead story in full here: https://t.co/UoXR4DftVS pic.twitter.com/0FpXVmXb4OAdvertisement— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) February 8, 2024
In the UK, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s transgender comment in the House of Commons and the Prince of Wales’ return to public appearances feature on the front pages of Britain’s papers.
The Independent and the Daily Mirror report on the “uproar” about the British Prime Minister’s “callous” joke in the House of Commons while the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey was visiting Parliament.
Tomorrow's @independent front page. To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1ax pic.twitter.com/lul1b2gDun
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) February 7, 2024
Thursday's front page: Shame on you https://t.co/6yc0yrCp00#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vo1jrCqpqm
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 7, 2024
The Daily Express asks if Rishi Sunak has “opened the door” for Boris Johnson to return to politics.
Thursday's front page: Has PM opened door to an amazing Boris comeback?#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/S06aOzisi7
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) February 7, 2024
The Sun and the Daily Mail lead with Britain's Prince William’s first outing since his father’s cancer diagnosis, as he was joined by Tom Cruise at a fundraiser and thanked the public for their support.
On tomorrow's front page: Prince William was joined by Top Gun actor Tom Cruise at a fund-raiser and told of his gratitude at public support for his dad and wifehttps://t.co/OehvMUiyJr pic.twitter.com/xs8wMsPznu
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 7, 2024
Thursday's DAILY MAIL: Thank you so much for all your kindness#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/1BPNS3tf5q
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 7, 2024
The Metro focuses on the divide between William and the Duke of Sussex, who left the country after a short visit with the King.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
‘DUTY CALLS: KING’S CANCER DIVIDES BROTHERS’
🔴 Flying visit: Harry was driven back to Heathrow
🔴William throws himself back into work early#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/E0gVLTXQKe— Metro (@MetroUK) February 7, 2024
The Times says an alleged Russian spy lied to gain asylum into the UK before going on to work for the Foreign Office and meet the future King.
Thursday's TIMES: 'Putin spy infiltrated' Britain's intelligence #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/jJEye28Mcv
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 7, 2024
The Daily Telegraph relays words from the UK budget watchdog, which says migration will not save the UK from a “debt crisis”.
Thursday's TELEGRAPH: 'Migration won't save UK from debt crisis'#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/peifiDSR7W
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 7, 2024
The Guardian says Conservative peer Michelle Mone told the Government she would not benefit from a PPE company before £29 million of its profits were transferred into a trust “for her benefit”.
Thursday's GUARDIAN: Revealed: Mone told government she wouldn't benefit from PPE deal#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/IBAyN8sOyJ
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 7, 2024
Barratt has become the UKs largest housebuilder after agreeing to buy their rival Redrow for £2.5 billion, according to the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 8 February https://t.co/sxomeJJmHT pic.twitter.com/oEtqpCoHgG
— Financial Times (@FT) February 7, 2024
The i leads with a study that found the drug Viagra could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Wednesday's front page: Viagra reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's by 18%, study suggests#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest by @BawdenTom: https://t.co/gB0Yd1Xa16 pic.twitter.com/pNtvahMmru— i newspaper (@theipaper) February 7, 2024
And the Daily Star warns readers to “brace yourself” for a storm that will bring snow and ice.
Thursday's front page - 'BRACE YOURSELF'https://t.co/HPyl80U8B0 pic.twitter.com/ZrSP9P6Td0
— Daily Star (@dailystar) February 7, 2024
