What the papers say – October 19
Brexit dominates Saturday’s front pages, while there are also stories on a 33-year-old murder case and a television host.
The Times says Downing Street has “angrily accused a group of former Conservative MPs … of joining attempts to undermine Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
Anger over bid to delay decision on Brexit deal#tomorrowspaperstoday @hendopolis#Brexit pic.twitter.com/ISAaJlwDYz
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) October 18, 2019
The Daily Telegraph reports that Mr Johnson is edging towards victory.
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page:
“Johnson edges towards victory as rebels hatch new plot”#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/hmuaDulHbC
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 18, 2019
The Guardian says Mr Johnson faces a Brexit extension even if his deal is passed, the Financial Times covers similar ground, and The Sun features an open letter by the prime minister to its readers.
Guardian front page, Saturday 19 October 2019: PM faces Brexit extension even if his deal is passed pic.twitter.com/yIMiWz3W33
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 18, 2019
FT: Johnson faces fresh hurdle before Brexit High Noon in Westminster #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I32t1AfYYJ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
The i calls Saturday “Johnson’s day of reckoning”, while The Independent says “MPs choose sides to have their say … so join us to demand yours.”
Front page of iweekend
Johnson’s day of reckoning#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers #buyapaper pic.twitter.com/NpHM2l7mC7
— Hanna Tavner (@HannaTavner) October 18, 2019
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYF pic.twitter.com/KKSQn27IxM
— The Independent (@Independent) October 19, 2019
The Daily Mail leads with its poll saying Britain wants MPs to stop delaying and back Mr Johnson’s plan.
MAIL: You demand: do the deal #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zr8nl1tkeF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
The Daily Express tells MP’s they should “Respect the will of the people.”
EXPRESS: Respect the will of the people #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/gYjJN740jR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
Away from Brexit, the Daily Mirror splashes on a claim there is new evidence in the case of convicted murderer Jeremy Bamber.
Tomorrow's front page: Bambi Killer: New Evidence – Murderer’s appeal bid after cops’ phone log is found 33 years on #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/uK9g1N1u2K
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 18, 2019
And the Daily Star focuses on TV host Jeremy Kyle’s alleged behaviour towards “vulnerable telly guests”.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star front page: 'Jeremy Vile' https://t.co/f9ooeeP4rM #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/yQRePKqdUy
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) October 18, 2019