What the papers say – June 18
Boris Johnson and partygate continue to take a large chunk of the focus of the nation’s papers.
The Observer reports allies of Rishi Sunak have dismissed Mr Johnson as “just an ex-MP” in the wake of the privileges committee’s report into partygate.
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— The Observer (@ObserverUK) June 17, 2023
Staying with partygate, the Sunday Mirror leads with footage emerging from one of the lockdown-busting events.
Sunday Mirror: The Partygate Tapes. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sy8bCHUlrq
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) June 17, 2023
A member of the privileges committee is also facing an investigation over a “lockdown-busting drinks party for his wife”, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Mail on Sunday: Proof Boris accuser did go to partyin lockdown #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QSCUEkkwnj
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) June 17, 2023
The Sunday Telegraph says a Cabinet Office inquiry found senior civil servant Sue Gray breached impartiality rules.
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph:
'Starmer aide Sue Gray broke civil service job rules'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 17, 2023
The Sunday Express leads with senior Tories calling on MPs to move on from Mr Johnson and focus on the economy.
Front page: Get a grip! Save the economy #tomorrowspapertoday https://t.co/NtGH1eAAzc pic.twitter.com/EGHAdFh5tV
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) June 17, 2023
Elsewhere, The Sunday Times carries the Prince of Wales launching a project aimed at ending homelessness.
The Sunday Times: William – I'll end homeslessness #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/K1i20uclGl
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) June 17, 2023
Sunday People reports Jane McDonald is in line to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing on Ice.
Sunday People: Jane set to Phil in again #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/XSEO5m5BPV
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) June 17, 2023
And the Daily Star Sunday says a mum remembered being abducted by aliens after going to therapy.
Daily Star Sunday: I forgot I'd been abducted by aliens #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AnEarQoyW1
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) June 17, 2023