Newspaper headlines: 'PM to offer Ireland Rwanda deal' and migrant barge protests
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The Guardian's online election coverage, external features a statement from the Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who says Labour's victory in Thurrock puts her party on course to win the general election.
And the Mail Online, external says it's shaping up to be a "bruising night" for the Conservatives.
"PM to offer Ireland Rwanda deal" says the Daily Telegraph, external front page, quoting a Downing Street source. Dublin blamed the plan to send some migrants to Rwanda for a surge in asylum seekers crossing its border with Northern Ireland from the UK.
The Daily Express, external quotes Home Secretary James Cleverly saying "migrant protests won't stop us doing what is right". It's in reference to Thursday's demonstration in London, where 45 people were arrested for trying to stop a coach taking asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge off the coast of Dorset.
Also leading on yesterday's protest, The Daily Mail asks "whose side is Labour really on?" The paper says Rishi Sunak has accused Keir Starmer of being "soft" on migrants.
The Times, external headline reads "wrecking ball hits housing plans". The paper says it has seen figures showing that a number of local authorities are taking advantage of Conservative planning changes to slash targets for building new homes, in anticipation of a Labour government which might try to stop them.
The Guardian, external says the government will today announce that fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas at sites intended for offshore wind. The paper has been told that 30 licenses will be granted to companies. The story features a quote from Rishi Sunak's former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore, who quit the Conservative party in protest at the government's climate policies. He described the move as "deeply irresponsible" and a "cynical stunt". The North Sea Transition Authority, which is granting the licences, says the oil exploration won't involve any drilling.
"Labour woos Team Trump as Starmer prepares for power" declares The i, external. The paper says Sir Keir Starmer and the shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, will meet Donald Trump's team before the elections in the US and UK this year, while Mr Lammy will also meet senior figures in President Joe Biden's party.
The Mirror's, external fight to save replays in the FA Cup is the focus of its front page this morning. The paper says the Football Association is holding an emergency meeting next week to discuss plans to reduce the number of games. The Mirror says its "save the magic of the FA Cup" campaign has the support of the family of the late England World Cup winners, Bobby and Jack Charlton.
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