What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Saturday's front pages focus on a range of stories from questions still remaining around Joe Biden's candidacy to 92,000 referrals to Tusla in 2023.

The Irish Times reports doubt and uncertainty about the 81-year-old’s ability to lead the Democrats into the US election in November continue to engulf the party as its presumptive nominee presses on with his campaign rallies over the weekend.

The Irish Examiner reports the number of child protection and welfare referrals to Tusla has doubled in just a decade, with the latest surge blamed on the housing crisis, immigration, poverty, and domestic violence.

The Echo leads with comments from the Tánaiste who said a new road project in Midleton is 'critical' for the area.

Good morning, here's the front page of the Irish Independent on Saturday pic.twitter.com/Jvbwj4ZPaj

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For all the big news and sport, pick up Saturday's Irish Daily Mail pic.twitter.com/mEwCZd0QUx
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— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) July 12, 2024

Morning, readers 👋

Here's a look at the front page of today's Belfast Telegraph. 🗞️
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— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) July 13, 2024

In the UK, a smattering of political headlines make up Saturday’s front pages in among a wealth of Euros coverage.

The iweekend and Daily Mirror dedicate their front pages to England’s Euro 2024 final clash with Spain.

i weekend: History beckons #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/inzjUbK8Yp

— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 12, 2024

Daily Mirror: Roar us on #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N7WmmZmfZk

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Meanwhile, the Daily Express and Daily Star lead with calls for England manager Gareth Southgate to receive a knighthood.

Daily Express: WIN OR LOSE, ARISE SIR GARETH
BUT PLEASE WIN! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EqN7Q1QnGM

— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 12, 2024

Daily Star: Honour his 'ed my son #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tY96aKfugz

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Elsewhere, The Daily Telegraph reports half of Keir Starmer’s Cabinet opposed planning proposals in their own constituencies.

📰 The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:

'Half of Cabinet accused of planning 'hypocrisy''

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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 12, 2024

The FT Weekend leads with the Prime Minister preparing to unveil a revamp of the House of Lords, including axing hereditary peers.

Financial Times: Starmer lays out revamp of Lords #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aPbKBtfVWt

— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 12, 2024

The Daily Mail says the Justice Secretary has warned urgent action is needed to tackle the nation’s prisons crisis, while The Times carries an admission from Shabana Mahmood that plans to ease overcrowding by releasing criminals earlier in their sentence could compromise public safety.

Daily Mail: Looters ‘could run amok’ if we don’t
release prisoners #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WwvEHLeZQP

— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 12, 2024