What the papers say – May 6

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Andrew Feinberg

White House Correspondent

The state of politics takes the lead this bank holiday, with most newspapers splashing on last week’s elections and the upcoming general election.

The Daily Express says tax cuts are the only thing it believes can save the Tories before the general election.

The Guardian splashes on Labour, with the party setting its sights on taking on perceived Conservative safe seats come the general election.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has shot down any hopes of a summer election, hoping his Rwanda flights and the economy will help secure him a second term.

The Daily Mail leads with a story on last week’s council elections, with “dozens” of pro-Gaza councillors elected in recent days.

The Financial Times looks to Westminster, with the Conservatives warning the Prime Minister he needs a new “vision” to avert disaster at the next ballot box.

The Times writes that Mr Sunak believes the UK is heading for a hung parliament after last week’s local elections.

The Daily Mirror reports on the tragic death of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was attacked with a sword in northeast London last Tuesday.

The i says that those feeling the interest rate pinch will unlikely see relief until autumn.

And the Daily Star leads on the mercury hitting summer heights to kick off the week.