What the papers say – January 15
A wide range of political, royal and celebrity stories occupy the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.
The Daily Telegraph gives over most of its front page to splashes with a gloomy outlook for the Government with a major poll indicating the Conservatives will suffer the most significant culling of MPs since 1906.
📰The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Tories facing 1997-style wipeout'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 14, 2024
The Post Office scandal continues to occupy a lot of front-page attention with the Daily Mirror saying campaigners want those responsible to face legal action.
Monday's front page: We can't let them off the hookhttps://t.co/QNj4EGHwXr#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ZOh85bHuZO
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 14, 2024
The Financial Times also covers the Horizon scandal, saying attempts were made to block the Japanese IT company behind the machines from obtaining government contracts.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, January 15 https://t.co/oTjLRNzcE1 pic.twitter.com/HN0TQ6BDbe
— Financial Times (@FT) January 14, 2024
The Metro looked to the English Channel where it says the first deaths of 2024 have happened amid crossings.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
‘STOP THE DEATHS’
🔴 Sealed with a kiss! New king on the block🔴 5 migrants drown in channel#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/e98heXouTY
— Metro (@MetroUK) January 14, 2024
The Times says leading Conservatives are calling on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to tighten up the draft bill on Rwanda.
TIMES: Top Tories urge Sunak to toughen Rwanda bill #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Tcn7nSju6b
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024
The i says Rwandan refugees were granted asylum in the UK, despite the Government insisting the African nation is a safe place.
I: Revealed : UK grants asylum to Rwandans despite claims country is safe #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HkXV9bXn6U
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024
The Guardian, reports on new figures showing drug shortages have made some medications rare despite critical need.
GUARDIAN: NHS drugs shortage poses threat to patients’ lives, say pharmacists #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/j2qZc935m2
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024
The Independent focuses on data which says more women are dying from drink-related issues in Britain.
https://twitter.com/channel_tsc/status/1746635177479021007
The Daily Mail concentrates on the late Queen, saying she was furious over the use of her childhood nickname Lilibet by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their second child.
MAIL: Queen’s fury over naming of baby Lilibet #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/eIneEwedm9
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024
The Metropolitan Police averted near chaos at the stock exchange according to the Daily Express, which says the force thwarted plans by activists to stage a lock-in.
EXPRESS: Express exposes plot to shut down Stock Exchange #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/S4B1JsJXaO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024
The Sun leads with Holly Willoughby’s return to TV with the former This Morning star hosting Dancing on Ice.
On tomorrow's front page: Holly Willoughby sparkles on Dancing On Ice after 101 days away – with return fuelled by roast and Stephen Mulhern pacthttps://t.co/YbqAINsX2s pic.twitter.com/8EisFmlbRZ
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 14, 2024
And the Daily Star tells of an upcoming boon for travel providers as Britons rush abroad to escape on the most depressing day of the year.
STAR: So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4HV5zfekZb
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 14, 2024