The sentencing of Molly Martens and her father, Thomas Martens, over the killing of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett makes the front pages of the Irish papers on Thursday.
The Irish Times reports that the pair will serve between seven months and 30 months in prison over the killing of Mr Corbett in August 2015.
The Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star lead with a quote from Jason Corbett's son, who described Ms Martens as a "monster".
The Belfast Telegraph reveals that the new PSNI chief rang a former officer who won a sex discrimination case to tell her “lessons will be learned” from her treatment in the force.
The pro-Palestine march planned in London on Sunday continues to dominate Britain’s front pages.
The Daily Express, Daily Mail, The Sun and Metro have all focused on the British prime minister’s reaction to the police's refusal to ban Sunday’s protest marches.
Thursday's front cover: Rishi warns Met Chief - You'll take blame if protest is violenthttps://t.co/xz7hMFndC2#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/r21arfXWEe
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 8, 2023
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Daily Mail: PM tells Met chief: On your head be it #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6quOCcMDmh
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
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The Sun: PM slams protest abuse #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/m10RVOh2f3
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
Metro: PM reads riot act to Met chief #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zoUi11BUsG
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
The i and The Times set their focus on UK home secretary Suella Braverman, who has been accused of fuelling far-right anger.
Thursday's front page: Tories accuse Home Secretary of fuelling UK far-right anger#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2V3rutuxKA
— i newspaper (@theipaper) November 8, 2023
The Times: Braverman brands Met biased over Gaza march #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/oYPDhnyGOA
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
The Guardian reports on tensions within the Labour Party over Keir Starmer’s stance on the conflict in Gaza.
The Guardian: Starmer fights to control party as
shadow ministers threaten to quit #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/t2ku7MWhyb— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
The Daily Mirror leads with a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Horsforth, Leeds.
Thursday's front page: Why?#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/GLZSZiQv4F pic.twitter.com/F8qPhT6EwL
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 8, 2023
The Daily Telegraph used its splash to tell of a “defective” coronavirus vaccine that has triggered legal challenges.
Daily Telegraph: AZ to be due over 'defective' vaccine #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WZLAwHwnST
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
The Independent reports on a “scandal” in the UK health system.
Independent digital front: Locked up for ten years - the reason why? He’s autistic #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OLUduJPICZ
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
The Financial Times opts for a headline on the feared upcoming struggles at the UK's tax authority as new people are pulled into different tax brackets.
Financial Times: HMRC warns on cost of fielding calls
after savings rates net more taxpayers #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bvbndsmDsQ— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 8, 2023
And lastly, according to the Daily Star, the search for Bigfoot is over.
Researchers have stumbled upon proof that the beast is living in Wales 👀 #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/KLyKtfI6FD pic.twitter.com/R0aEpr7OQz
— Daily Star (@dailystar) November 8, 2023
