What the papers say – July 17

Domestic and foreign politics take centre stage on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Sir Keir Starmer plans to reduce powers to oppose new home or infrastructure builds by locals with his “take the brakes off Britain” scheme, reports The Times .

The move aims to accelerate development and address housing and infrastructure needs, writes the Daily Mail , with residents only able to debate “how, not if” homes are built.

The Guardian focuses on the “weeks of political deadlock” coming for the Welsh government as Vaughan Gething quits as first minister after months of political infighting.

The Telegraph leads on Boris Johnson’s plea to Donald Trump , with the former UK prime minister urging the US presidential nominee not to abandon Ukreaine after Mr Trump chose a running mate who is a vocal opponent to America’s invovlement in the conflict.

The Financial Times reports Donald Trump’s new vice presidential pick has  “cemented” European fears that a second term under Mr Trump would increase tariffs, reduce trans-Atlantic security ties, and end US support to Ukraine.

The i splashes on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ push for a better relationship with the European Union in order to boost growth and to avoid potential tax hikes in the UK.

The Daily Express says senior Tories are criticising Labour for not having a clear plan to stop migrant boats, likening the situation to “Christmas … come early” for people smugglers.

Metro splashes on a public letter to outgoing England manager Gareth Southgate , thanking him for giving the Three Lions its “pride back”.

The Daily Mirror dubs Southgate a “man of honour”, while calling the BBC’s  overhaul of Strictly Come Dancing “desperate” in a bid to save the programme.

Lastly, the Daily Star uses its front to look forward to what it believes is the best choice to replace Southgate as England manager: Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.