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A number of Thursday's papers lead with the news that nurses have voted to strike for the first time in the 106-year history of the Royal College of Nursing. The Times says the action is expected to begin within weeks and that the NHS faces "disruption on a historic scale". Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted in favour of a nationwide strike for the first time ever
The i says the government is on course for a "bitter confrontation" with nurses, with Health Secretary Steve Barclay accusing them of being "out of step" with the country while it faces economic turmoil. The paper also reports the NHS could draft in the military to help keep services running through the walkouts.
Around half of hospitals are expected to be affected by the action, says the Telegraph, adding that it would result in "thousands of operations being cancelled". The paper also quotes Mr Barclay saying union demands for a pay rise of 17.6% - inflation plus 5% - are "simply not reasonable".
The strike comes after "hero nurses decided a jolly good clap won't pay their bills" through the cost of living crisis, says the Star.
The Mirror has spoken to a nurse who says she eats patients' leftovers because she cannot afford hospital food. The paper also criticises Tory MP Gillian Keegan for saying people typically only use foodbanks when a "relationship of boiler" breaks down, comments it says she made while wearing a £10,000 Rolex watch.
"Food banks crisis point", reads the headline in the Metro. The paper says that, in the six months to September, 320,000 people used a food bank for the first time, with demand for packages now outstripping the supply of donations for the first time. It also quotes Trussell Trust chief executive Emma Revie urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to provide more help in next week's budget. "We are expecting this winter will be the hardest yet for food banks and the people they support," she said.
The Express reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has ordered the police to "step up" and take a "firmer line" to stop eco protesters from blocking roads. The paper says that, in a speech to chief constables and crime commissioners, Ms Braverman accused officers of losing confidence in themselves and said that "too often, the rights of protesters are placed above the rights of others".
The same story leads the Mail, which says Ms Braverman's speech drew a "sharp response" from Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley. He is quoted saying: "We can't take snipers to people who are climbing the gantries".
The Financial Times leads on the US midterm elections, saying the Democrats avoided sweeping defeats but could still lose control of Congress. The paper says the outcome of the vote will be a "comfort" to President Biden and that it "dealt a blow" to Donald Trump's hopes of securing the Republican nomination for president ahead of the 2024 election.
The president "defied expectations" and looks poised to secure the best midterm performance by an incumbent president's party for 20 years, the Guardian reports. The paper says "a day that had been expected to dawn with Democratic soul searching was consumed by Republican finger pointing and recriminations instead".
And the Sun's front page features a picture of former Friends star Jennifer Aniston, who has spoken for the first time about her unsuccessful attempts to have a baby. In an interview with American magazine Allure, Ms Aniston said she tried "everything", including IVF, to have a baby with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
The news that nurses have voted in favour of a nationwide strike for the first time ever dominates the front pages.The news that nurses have voted in favour of a nationwide strike for the first time ever dominates the front pages.
The Times says the action - part of a row over pay and staffing levels - could begin "within weeks" and that the NHS faces disruption on a "historic scale". The paper claims that cancer treatment and children's care could be affected by walkouts and that the action could last until spring.The Times says the action - part of a row over pay and staffing levels - could begin "within weeks" and that the NHS faces disruption on a "historic scale". The paper claims that cancer treatment and children's care could be affected by walkouts and that the action could last until spring.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the action is expected to impact around half of all hospitals and could result in thousands of operations being cancelled. The paper says No 10 has hit out at what it calls an "unreasonable" demand for a 17.6% pay rise, adding that Labour has also declined to back the strikes.According to the Daily Telegraph, the action is expected to impact around half of all hospitals and could result in thousands of operations being cancelled. The paper says No 10 has hit out at what it calls an "unreasonable" demand for a 17.6% pay rise, adding that Labour has also declined to back the strikes.
The i says the government is on course for a "bitter confrontation" with nurses over what it says could be up to six months of disruption. It also reports that the military could be drafted in to help keep services running through the strikes. It adds that emergency services will remain staffed, and that cancer care is also likely to be protected.The i says the government is on course for a "bitter confrontation" with nurses over what it says could be up to six months of disruption. It also reports that the military could be drafted in to help keep services running through the strikes. It adds that emergency services will remain staffed, and that cancer care is also likely to be protected.
Members of the Royal College of Nursing have voted in favour of a nationwide strike for the first time ever
The Daily Mirror takes a sympathetic view towards the planned mass walkout. It reports that nurses are being "forced to survive on patients' leftovers" and highlights the story of one nurse who says she cannot afford hospital food. "This is why they're striking," the paper says.The Daily Mirror takes a sympathetic view towards the planned mass walkout. It reports that nurses are being "forced to survive on patients' leftovers" and highlights the story of one nurse who says she cannot afford hospital food. "This is why they're striking," the paper says.
The Daily Star refers to the applause for the work of nurses and other frontline staff early in the pandemic, saying "hard-up hospital heroes" have decided that "a jolly good clap won't pay their bills during the cost of living crisis".The Daily Star refers to the applause for the work of nurses and other frontline staff early in the pandemic, saying "hard-up hospital heroes" have decided that "a jolly good clap won't pay their bills during the cost of living crisis".
The Daily Mail reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has used a speech to senior police officers to tell them to "stop humouring" environmental activists. The paper says she blasted forces for "letting protests get out of control" after Just Stop Oil campaigners brought the M25 to a standstill for, in places, a third day in a row.The Daily Mail reports that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has used a speech to senior police officers to tell them to "stop humouring" environmental activists. The paper says she blasted forces for "letting protests get out of control" after Just Stop Oil campaigners brought the M25 to a standstill for, in places, a third day in a row.
The Daily Express leads with the same story. It says Ms Braverman accused officers of "losing confidence" in themselves and their authority and that she's ordered police to take a "firmer line" with protesters who block roads. The Metropolitan Police chief, Sir Mark Rowley, has denied they've been too soft, insisting that officers have turned up quickly and worked swiftly to remove protesters safely.
Joe Biden and the Democrats performed better than many had expected in the US midtermsJoe Biden and the Democrats performed better than many had expected in the US midterms
The Daily Express leads with the same story. It says Ms Braverman accused officers of "losing confidence" in themselves and their authority and that she's ordered police to take a "firmer line" with protesters who block roads. The Metropolitan Police chief, Sir Mark Rowley, has denied they've been too soft, insisting that officers have turned up quickly and worked swiftly to remove protesters safely.
The Guardian leads with the US midterm elections, saying the Democrats "defied expectations" and that Joe Biden looks poised for the best mid-term performance by an incumbent president's party in 20 years.The Guardian leads with the US midterm elections, saying the Democrats "defied expectations" and that Joe Biden looks poised for the best mid-term performance by an incumbent president's party in 20 years.
The Financial Times says Americans have been unwilling to hand a strong political mandate to either the Democrats or Republicans. It adds, though, that the outcome will be a "comfort" to President Biden and has "dealt a blow" to Donald Trump's ambitions of re-election in 2024.The Financial Times says Americans have been unwilling to hand a strong political mandate to either the Democrats or Republicans. It adds, though, that the outcome will be a "comfort" to President Biden and has "dealt a blow" to Donald Trump's ambitions of re-election in 2024.
And finally, Matt Hancock is pictured in various papers - covered in muck - after his first Bushtucker trial on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! "Slime a Tory celeb," says the Daily Mirror. Both the Metro and the Sun brand the MP "Han-cockroach".And finally, Matt Hancock is pictured in various papers - covered in muck - after his first Bushtucker trial on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! "Slime a Tory celeb," says the Daily Mirror. Both the Metro and the Sun brand the MP "Han-cockroach".