What the papers say – April 24
Images of Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg lead a number of papers on Wednesday after she addressed MPs about climate change, while Donald Trump’s proposed visit to the UK also makes headlines.
The Times says the 16-year-old “captivated MPs of all parties” and Environment Secretary Michael Gove promised tougher action on climate change.
Teenager inspires Britain to act on climate change#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis pic.twitter.com/JjUdHmUnUo
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 23, 2019
The Guardian says that Miss Thunberg took aim at the UK Government over its support for fossil fuels.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 24 April 2019: Thunberg’s message to MPs: you lied over climate pic.twitter.com/edVrwsvT2e
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 23, 2019
The Metro also leads with the talks, which have followed the Extinction Rebellion protests in London.
Wednesday's front page:GOVE: GRETA,WE HEAR YOU#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/yvP5rLhFfz
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) April 23, 2019
The proposed visit of Mr Trump also features, with the speaker John Bercow being told he should let the US president address Parliament, reports the i.
Wednesday's front page: Let Donald Trump address Parliament, Speaker told by MPs #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/UxZu8mwlx6
— i newspaper (@theipaper) April 23, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports Mr Trump will not stay at Buckingham Palace.
Tomorrow's front page: No room at the palace for Trump #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/YMNocMNpWP pic.twitter.com/qPdNogpUYM
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 23, 2019
The Daily Telegraph says that Theresa May has approved Chinese telecoms company Huawei to have a role in the rollout of 5G.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'May defies ministers and US over Huawei' '#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/j4J2cBqgA8
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 23, 2019
The Financial Times leads with comments from the head of Volvo saying that Europe will invest more money in jobs and innovation at home as the attraction of putting cash into China decreases.
Front page of the London edition of the Financial Times for Wednesday 24 April 2019 pic.twitter.com/3N8JX2hDeO
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 23, 2019
The Daily Mail reports that police forces “routinely” fail to investigate up to half of all reported crimes.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/pnWAKIaKdZ
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) April 23, 2019
The Sun leads on “outrage” against “fatcat oil giants” who are reported to have failed to pass on the savings to motorists as the price of the commodity has fallen.
Tomorrow's front page: Fatcat oil giants have fleeced motorists out of nearly £8billion at the pump, campaigners claim https://t.co/yuYDd56bQz pic.twitter.com/uyhVrwHIPb
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 23, 2019
And the Daily Star reports on a potential “invasion of killer vipers”.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star front page
– Invasion of the killer vipers. Woman bitten in heatwave snake attack
– Scarlett Johansson sparkles at #AvengersEndgame film premiere
– #LoveIsland is back
– Win tickets for the world's TOP acts#frontpages pic.twitter.com/fm1ryQovES
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) April 23, 2019