What’s on the front page of The Irish Times?
The front page of The Irish News leads with a union flag controversy. The paper says delays in removing union flags in Castlederg, County Tyrone, are because of a “lack of machinery.” This comes amid tensions and threats of boycotting businesses over the emblems.
A bust of Mary Ann McCracken, a prominent historic figure, has been stolen from a plinth in North Belfast. The theft has sparked disappointment and calls for its return.
Elsewhere, a County Down farmer has been sentenced for allowing a cannabis factory to operate on his land, leading to significant fines and a custodial sentence.
‘Labour’s electric car plan in chaos’ & ‘Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire’ – Paper Talk UK
The government’s net zero electric car plan features on several front pages this morning after backlash from the car industry. The papers highlight comments from car company Vauxhall which says rules designed to boost EV uptake in the UK have played a role in its decision to close its van factory in Luton.
Other domestic political topics feature on Wednesday’s front pages including Labour’s plans to help people get back to work and free school meals for primary school children.
On the international front, a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah has started after more than a year at war.
