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What the papers say – April 22

What the papers say – April 22

What the papers say – April 22

22 April 2024

A wide range of stories feature across Monday’s front pages.


Queen to meet regiment for first time as Colonel-in-Chief

Queen to meet regiment for first time as Colonel-in-Chief

Queen to meet regiment for first time as Colonel-in-Chief

21 April 2024

Camilla became Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) last June.


Met Commissioner to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups

Met Commissioner to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups

Met Commissioner to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups

21 April 2024

Sir Mark Rowley’s job appears to be secure despite calls for him to resign over the policing of pro-Palestine protests.


Government and Lords set for Rwanda showdown

Government and Lords set for Rwanda showdown

Government and Lords set for Rwanda showdown

21 April 2024

The Prime Minister has vowed to keep the Commons sitting late into the night if necessary to pass his flagship Rwanda Bill.


Record numbers run London Marathon including stars and people in costume

Record numbers run London Marathon including stars and people in costume

Record numbers run London Marathon including stars and people in costume

21 April 2024

Runners of all ages completed the route for charity, with a number breaking records in costume.


Tory London mayoral candidate’s plans have £500m ‘black hole’, says Labour

Tory London mayoral candidate’s plans have £500m ‘black hole’, says Labour

Tory London mayoral candidate’s plans have £500m ‘black hole’, says Labour

21 April 2024

Labour said Susan Hall’s plans for London would mean council tax hikes or cuts to services.


Ex-Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis to co-host Channel 4’s election coverage

Ex-Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis to co-host Channel 4’s election coverage

Ex-Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis to co-host Channel 4’s election coverage

21 April 2024

The journalist will co-host the election special alongside Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy.


Breast cancer survivor says running London Marathon ‘made me feel alive’

Breast cancer survivor says running London Marathon ‘made me feel alive’

Breast cancer survivor says running London Marathon ‘made me feel alive’

21 April 2024

Jackie Scully ran the London Marathon in a 10-person London bus to break a Guinness World Record.


London Marathon runners break 44 Guinness World Records

London Marathon runners break 44 Guinness World Records

London Marathon runners break 44 Guinness World Records

21 April 2024

Amateur runners set a variety of records, from the fastest marathon dressed as a scientist to the fastest for someone with multiple sclerosis (MS).


Lowering inflation is harder than lowering my marathon time, says Jeremy Hunt

Lowering inflation is harder than lowering my marathon time, says Jeremy Hunt

Lowering inflation is harder than lowering my marathon time, says Jeremy Hunt

21 April 2024

The Conservative politician was one of 20 MPs and peers running in the London Marathon on Sunday.


Jenni Falconer says foot was bleeding and mangled after London Marathon

Jenni Falconer says foot was bleeding and mangled after London Marathon

Jenni Falconer says foot was bleeding and mangled after London Marathon

21 April 2024

Celebrities who completed the London Marathon include McFly’s Harry Judd, Luther star Ruth Wilson and musician Tom Grennan.


Mahmood to promise Labour will ‘reinstate rule of law’

Mahmood to promise Labour will ‘reinstate rule of law’

Mahmood to promise Labour will ‘reinstate rule of law’

21 April 2024

The shadow justice secretary will accuse Conservative lord chancellors of failing in their ‘historic duty’ to defend the judiciary.


London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

21 April 2024

The mayor of London and the Commissioner are expected to discuss ‘community relations’ after calls for the police chief to go.


Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

21 April 2024

Runners of all ages completed the route for charity, with a number breaking records in costume.


Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

21 April 2024

While speaking on stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State, Sir Salman was the victim of a knife attack.


Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

21 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will travel to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.


Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

21 April 2024

The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.


British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

21 April 2024

He was one of the longest-serving chief conductors of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.


Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

21 April 2024

A number of amateur runners set records, from the fastest marathon dressed as a scientist to the fastest for someone with multiple sclerosis.


Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

21 April 2024

The Environment Secretary is expected to announce new legislation on Monday.


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