What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Thursday's Front Pages
A preview of the main headlines in Thursday's papers.
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All the focus in Thursday's papers is on the general election on Friday, with the latest poll showing there is nothing to separate the three biggest parties.

The Irish Times leads with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil focusing on the economy, while Sinn Féin appealed for voters who have traditionally stayed away from the party.

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The Irish Examiner leads with Simon Harris urging transfers from people voting for centrist parties.

The Echo leads with a war of words breaking out in Cork over plans to open a GP surgery and pharmacy on the site of a long-disused pub.

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The Irish Independent leads with the latest opinion poll which shows Fianna Fáil on 21 per cent, one ahead of Sinn Féin who are up two, and Fine Gael who lose further ground.

The Irish Daily Mail also leads with the poll, as Fianna Fáil look to be the most transfer friendly party.

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The Irish Daily Mirror also leads with the poll, as leaders warn a Government will not be formed by Christmas if there is rise in suppport for independents.

The Irish Daily Star leads with Circle K becoming the latest retailer to boycott products by Conor McGregor.

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The Herald also leads with Conor McGregor, as he was seen partying with a member of the Kinahan cartel.

British papers

Five unnamed people suspected of facilitating Mohamed Al Fayed amid abuse allegations lead Thursday’s papers alongside the build-up to Friday’s vote on the assisted dying bill.

The Daily Mirror and The Guardian lead on the launch of a police investigation into those who may have helped former Harrods boss in his alleged sexual abuse of more than 111 women and girls.

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The Times reports David Cameron’s change of heart on the assisted dying bill ahead of the vote.

The i‘s headline warns the early release of prisoners could put the public at risk from violent sex offenders.

The Daily Express focuses on farmer Olly Harrison’s words amid a backlash over the Government’s inheritance tax changes.

The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph both lead on Tory leader Kemi Badenocj’s words on migration.

The Metro reports on a mystery winner of £177 million in the National Lottery.

Financial Times splashes on tensions mounting in Paris as French prime minister Michael Barnier warns of fiscal turmoil.

The Sun leads on the latest blow to ITV’s This Morning programme with the departure of boss Martin Frizell.

Lastly, the Daily Star splashes on the run of wet weather across the UK.

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