Papers ponder 'cross-party plot'
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/6225072.stm Version 0 of 1. Claims that the Liberal Democrats were plotting a secret deal with Gordon Brown are well covered in the papers. The Independent says this revelation has plunged Sir Menzies Campbell into a fresh leadership crisis. In the Guardian, a Lib Dem frontbencher describes the disclosure of the secret meeting between the two men as a "hand grenade" to destabilise the party. No governing party has invited opposition to join it since World War II, the Daily Telegraph says. 'Unstoppable juggernaut' Most papers also look ahead to the EU summit in Brussels and express doubt that Tony Blair will keep his promise to fight for Britain's interests. The Daily Express predicts he is "only hours away from betraying Britain". And the Daily Mail fears the unstoppable EU juggernaut, with Germany at the wheel, will make it tough. The Telegraph says it has seen documents which suggest Mr Blair is preparing to give up Britain's right of veto in 52 areas of EU policy. Hay-fever relief Meanwhile, the Times says it has discovered smokers will be prevented from fostering children under five, once the July smoking ban is in force. Britain's Fostering Network is to change its guidance to authorities over fears of legal action from children made ill by smoke, it says. And the Telegraph explains why recent heavy downpours have done little for the 10 million hay-fever sufferers. Only prolonged rainfall dampens down pollen and brings relief, it reports. Glastonbury guide The Daily Mirror says the first national postal strike for 11 years is to be officially announced by union leaders. They are likely to order up to 130,000 postal workers to hold a 24-hour walkout next Friday, it reports. And the Sun publishes a survival guide for the Glastonbury festival, written by former SAS soldier Andy McNab. He recommends taking plastic bags to keep supplies dry, tape for repairs, a torch and whistle. He also advises changing socks to avoid trench foot. |