On Monday's front pages, developments within An Bord Pleanála, a proposed eviction ban and political turmoil in the UK Tory government is covered.
The Irish Times reports that the Government will appoint interim members to An Bord Pleanála, an emergency measure employed in a bid to counter the on-going turmoil within the planning authority.
The Irish Independent leads with newly obtained figures outlining details of almost €150 million in compensation pay-outs made by local authorities, following claims related to trips and falls on footpaths and roads.
The Irish Examiner reports that the Government is ready to sign off on a winter eviction ban. The front page photo shows Ben Cunningham of St. Finbarr's GAA, following their victory in yesterday Cork SHC final.
The Echo reports that a Cork TD has called on the government and Cork City Council to implement a new extreme weather strategy. TD Thomas Gould was speaking after spot flooding in the county yesterday.
The Irish Sun has a scoop about gangster Patrick 'Scooter Boy' Lawlor on its front page.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/pqi1UBdVzp
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) October 17, 2022
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In the UK, the threats to Liz Truss’s spot in the top job are splashed across the mastheads.
The Daily Express, the Daily Mirror, the i and Metro all lead on pressure from within the party.
Monday's Front Page: D-day for PM - will more U-turns save our economy https://t.co/Rwh2nZC412#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/wApK7y0Rnp
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 16, 2022
Monday's front page: Tory MPs: Quit now #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/sjQiyLHmSe pic.twitter.com/rD2O4UC0Gj
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 16, 2022
Monday's front page: Truss faces challenge within days#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vLzMYmx0A9
— i newspaper (@theipaper) October 16, 2022
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
THE PLOTS THICKEN...
🔴Plot 1: Rebels want Sunak/Mordaunt ticket
🔴Plot 2: Others scheme to make Wallace PM
🔴Plot 3: Chancellor tipped for top job backs Truss on TV#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/iyemz6RhvC— Metro (@MetroUK) October 16, 2022
The Guardian and Financial Times write Ms Truss is fighting “for survival”, while The Independent quotes MPs as saying “the game is up”.
Guardian front page, Monday 17 October 2022: Truss fights for survival as Tory rebel MPs warn that ‘game is up‘ pic.twitter.com/yUSSDaRTev
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 16, 2022
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday October 17 https://t.co/HfPlCOeK7M pic.twitter.com/krXrUU1dKv
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 16, 2022
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDHiQd pic.twitter.com/Rc6HAUnnF8
— The Independent (@Independent) October 17, 2022
Former leadership Tory contender Penny Mordaunt has written in The Daily Telegraph to call for unity behind the PM while The Times reports “secret talks” are discussing a new leader.
The front page of tomorrow's The Daily Telegraph:
Mordaunt: We need stability not a soap opera#TomorrowsPapersToday
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THE TIMES: Tories hold secret talks on crowning new leader #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Ecy4cfXqIY
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 16, 2022
The Daily Mail says a plot to “topple Truss” will take place this week.
MAIL: Plot to topple @trussliz this week #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9xHFNG0ACC
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 16, 2022
Elsewhere, the Daily Star writes the King will auction off the Queen’s horses.
Monday's Paper: King to flog off Queen's horses#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/MbaB4qlKxR
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 16, 2022
