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What the papers say – February 25

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s efforts to negotiate with the European Union make the front pages of several of Saturday’s papers.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

'Turn the spotlight off gruesome twosome Johnson and Truss sucking the life out of UK'

Daily Mirror columnist Brian Reade on the actions of two former prime ministers who, he says, are so enslaved by their egos they just can't let go of their fight for power

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

Earlier the Prime Minister led the UK in a minute’s silence to mark the one-year anniversary of the war.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

The Guardian view on the asylum backlog: sticking plasters are no solution

Editorial: A Home Office questionnaire is unlikely to provide an answer to the problems that are causing delays

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

US says Iran ‘expanding’ support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

US says Russia is offering Tehran ‘unprecedented’ cooperation in exchange for additional support for its’ war efforts

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances

Sources indicated the pair are likely to meet this weekend to discuss a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland

The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating links…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023

Sunak could announce Northern Ireland protocol deal on Monday

Move would come after four months of intense negotiations and mark an end to two-year standoff with EU

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

Hopes grow for Northern Ireland Brexit deal as Tory MPs ordered to attend Commons on Monday

A deal could be announced in the coming days

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023