What the papers say – May 9
Repercussions from Thursday’s elections continue to feature in Sunday’s papers with reports of a further push for Scottish independence and a Labour “civil war” both making headlines.
The Sunday Times carries a preview of the Queen’s Speech with the paper reporting the Government will set out a “live local and prosper” agenda, ensuring people can find well-paid work in “red wall areas” and do not have to move to cities.
SUNDAY TIMES: PM: I’ll stop brain drain to the cities #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EmjJknLt6K
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 8, 2021
The Sunday Telegraph reports on the Scottish National Party falling short of a clear majority and “bloodletting” in Labour after disappointment in Hartlepool and local elections.
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph:
"Sturgeon falls short of majority in Scotland as Labour Civil War erupts"#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 8, 2021
Events in Scotland lead The Independent, with the paper saying Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “heading for a constitutional clash” with Nicola Sturgeon over an independence referendum.
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— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) May 8, 2021
Mr Johnson urging Ms Sturgeon to join “Team UK” to tackle the legacy of the pandemic leads the Mail on Sunday, and the Sunday Express says Mr Johnson has promised a “brighter future” after his government was buoyed by election results.
MAIL ON SUNDAY: We must unite as team UK, PM urges @NicolaSturgeon #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4ZY3ombZRY
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 8, 2021
Tomorrow's front page: 'Boris's plan for brighter Britain'https://t.co/M4eDBfvdD4#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QfUhwlF80A
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) May 8, 2021
Labour pains lead The Observer, with Angela Rayner’s dismissal as party chair making the front page.
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— The Observer (@ObserverUK) May 8, 2021
The cost of Covid tests for families looking to travel abroad on holiday this summer leads the Sunday Mirror, with the paper saying they could be more pricey than people’s flights and accommodation.
Tomorrow's front page: Tests will cost more than your hol #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/V3fkswoJwf pic.twitter.com/TF0uA3QtKb
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 8, 2021
The Sunday People leads on a campaign to fund stem cell treatment for a nine-year-old.
Tomorrow's front page: BGT stars in race to save Nathaniel #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/DRtwCzWwJC pic.twitter.com/WKyvzkOZP9
— The Sunday People (@thesundaypeople) May 8, 2021
And the Daily Star on Sunday writes about a woman who says she has been abducted by aliens 52 times.
Tomorrow's front page: 'I've been abducted by aliens 52 times…says Paula from Yorkshire'https://t.co/8BM3LJaQPf#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I1XDQJ8GoL
— Daily Star (@dailystar) May 8, 2021