Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

:: The Times

Iain Duncan Smith has declared his support for Andrea Leadsom, putting pressure on Michael Gove's bid to become the next Conservative party leader and Prime Minister.

:: Daily Mail

Theresa May has become the early favourite, with the support of 88 MPs.

:: The I

Mr Gove has faced calls to stand aside for the good of the party.

:: The Guardian

The Home Secretary has gained the support of several ministers, while Mrs Leadsom is emerging as the front runner of the pro-Brexit candidates.

:: Daily Express

Mr Gove has said his "heart and soul" belief in the Brexit cause makes him the best choice.

:: Daily Telegraph

Around 30 MPs who had previously supported Boris Johnson are expected to move behind Mrs Leadsom.

:: Daily Mirror

Mr Gove conceded he was not a "glamour" candidate and lacked charisma, as he launched his campaign.

:: FT Weekend

George Osborne has ditched a Treasury target of running a budget surplus by 2020, in light of Brexit turmoil.

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Saturday night's reviewers will be Ian Dunt, editor of the Politics.co.uk website, and Dia Chakravarty, the political director of the Taxpayers' Alliance.