What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from the Green party seeking free public transport for children under nine to rural voters leaning towards Fine Gael.

The Irish Times reports free public transport would be extended to all children under nine years of age under proposals being put forward by the Green Party in advance of the budget.

The Irish Examiner reports Fine Gael is the most popular party amongst rural voters, with concerns for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin ahead of the general election, their poll shows.

The Echo reports about concerns being raised about the National planning framework in Cork.

The front page of the Irish Independent on Monday pic.twitter.com/NlZgiSMcG3

— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) September 15, 2024

Read all this and lots more in Monday's Irish Daily Mail. pic.twitter.com/h0Y62BJg6G

— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) September 16, 2024

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— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) September 16, 2024

In the UK, another attempt on the life of former US president Donald Trump dominates Monday’s headlines.

The Daily Telegraph and The Times both lead on the attempt on the former president’s life at a Florida resort.

The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:

'Trump 'targeted by gunman' on his golf course'#TomorrowsPapersToday

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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 15, 2024

Monday’s TIMES: “Trump targeted again in attempted assassination” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Bytdz3yAKj

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

The Financial Times reports Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has maintained her post-debate lead over Mr Trump.

Monday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Harris maintains post-debate lead over Trump on economy, says poll” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VN5LhZJxvq

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

In royal news, both Metro and the Daily Mirror splash on Prince William and Kate posting birthday messages to Prince Harry.

Tomorrow’s paper today 📰

‘MANY HARRY RETURNS’

🔴Surprise greeting from Kate and Wills
🔴 40th birthday message to Harry ‘an olive branch to prince after feud’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RMoHtvTnPk

— Metro (@MetroUK) September 15, 2024

Monday’s Daily MIRROR: “Royal Peace Gesture” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sI4uK7wnQN

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

The Guardian says Keir Starmer is under pressure to distance himself from the Italian Prime Minister’s hardline immigration policies ahead of the pair’s Rome meeting.

Monday’s GUARDIAN: “PM accused of seeking to copy far right on migration” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7cB5DwG8GW

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

While the i reports the British Prime Minister has set his sights on an “Italy-style” deal to combat the boat crisis.

Monday’s i - “PM sets sights on Italy-style migration deal to tackle small boats crisis” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/w82h5CxTjI

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

The UK Prime Minister could face an investigation over a possible breach of parliamentary rules after it came to light that his wife was gifted clothes by a Labour donor, the Daily Mail reports.

Monday’s Daily MAIL: “Why Can’t Millionaire Starmers Buy Their Own Clothes?” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sJGiRa7y5J

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

The Daily Express says Labour’s axing of winter fuel payments has been labelled a “disgrace”.

Monday’s Daily EXPRESS: “What A Disgrace! Starmer Taking Fuel Help From The Disabled” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/H8zhLmRsvu

— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 15, 2024

Lastly, the Daily Star forecasts Britain will reach 26C, making it warmer than the Mediterranean.