“‘Appalling’ wildfire rages near people’s homes in Wales” – South Wales Fire and Rescue has declared a major incident after receiving 736 calls – more than double its average – as 200 soldiers are deployed to assist firefighters battling the blaze, says Robert Folker in the Mail.
“Former Tory MPs left waiting for approval after Net Zero and ECHR quiz” – Dame Penny Mordaunt is among a cohort of former Conservative MPs facing weeks-long delays to learn whether they’ve been added to the candidates’ list after being quizzed on Net Zero and the ECHR, notes the Times.
“How UK’s searing summers will change the way we farm (and eat)” – Prolonged heatwaves are causing crops to ripen too quickly and stunt growth, while parched soils struggle to absorb water, raising serious questions about the future of British food production, reports the Times.
“Rural Green councillors debate pigeon contraception and arm rests” – Newly elected Green councillors are spending their time on pigeon contraception and river rights while ignoring the issues that actually matter to residents, says the Times.
“Sixth heatwave set to grip Britain next month” – Britain faces a sixth heatwave as autumn approaches, with the Met Office warning of a “late-season hot spell” that could extend the record-breaking summer still further, reports the Telegraph.
“Do the Tories Really Need Tim Stanley?” – Ditching Net Zero and leaving the ECHR should be non-negotiables for the Tories. So why should the party contort itself to win over one Cambridge-educated Telegraph columnist? asks Paul Homewood.
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