What the papers say – February 6

UK NewsPublished: Feb 6, 2023

Liz Truss is condemned as ‘delusional’ on the front pages as she defends the policies that made the pound plummet.

The papers at the start of the working week are led by Liz Truss’s comeback “fantasy”, the NHS’s worst day of industrial action yet and the ongoing search for a missing mother.

The Independent, The Times, i and Metro all carry reports of the “fury” the former prime minister has ignited among the Tories over her defence of her tax cuts as she returns to the political fray.

What the papers say – February 6

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death

Police officer jailed after photographing teenager’s breasts during night out

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Woman, 25, dies at Michael Owen’s stables

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death

Police officer jailed after photographing teenager’s breasts during night out

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Woman, 25, dies at Michael Owen’s stables

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

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