What the papers say - February 6
Donald Trump's latest Twitter barb to be aimed at the UK leads several papers on Tuesday.
The US president angered British politicians and NHS officials on Monday by saying the health service is "not working" and a reason universal healthcare should not be rolled out in America.
With the headline "You're sick Mr President" the Daily Mirror responds to the tweet in which he said the NHS is "going broke".
Tomorrow's front page: You're sick Mr President#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/5geZMCkOHGpic.twitter.com/vjOokxQlqr
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 5, 2018
The Times reports that the head of the NHS, Simon Stevens, "goaded" Mr Trump by inviting him to visit British hospitals so that he could see healthcare delivered at half the cost of the US system.
Tomorrow's Times front page: Trump rebuked for claim that NHS is 'going broke' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4rSEyOiMAy
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) February 5, 2018
The Metro also reports on Mr Trump's comments, saying they sparked a diplomatic row between Washington and London.
Tuesday's METRO: Now Trump takes aim at our NHS #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/pXzCzNmWKP
-- Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 5, 2018
And the Independent says the acrimony is "another wound for the special relationship".
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/0s8RYcQ8Zc
-- The Independent (@Independent) February 5, 2018
The Government is close to taking over the Virgin-branded East Coast Mainline franchise as it nears collapse, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, London edition, Tuesday 6 Februaryhttps://t.co/UpuaFBha0gpic.twitter.com/1IZ0tkmPbM
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 5, 2018
The Guardian also reports on the franchise' expected return to public ownership.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 6 February 2018: East coast rail line may return to public sector after Virgin breaches contract pic.twitter.com/6tKnZ5c2E9
-- The Guardian (@guardian) February 6, 2018
The Daily Telegraph says there are calls for Suffragettes who were jailed during their fight to get the vote for women to be pardoned, as events mark 100 years since the right was first extended.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Suffragettes 'should be pardoned'' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/iXmt4StRtX
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 5, 2018
Meanwhile Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has emerged as the Brexit "rebel in chief", according to the i.
Tuesday i: Rees-Mogg emerges as rebel in chief #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/sQNQwko5jg
-- Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 5, 2018
A company that provides taxpayer-funded cars for disabled people has amassed £2.4 billion and is paying its boss £1.7 million a year, according to the Daily Mail.
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/sPVanw6wYO
-- Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 5, 2018
A man accused of carrying out the 1992 Hyde Park bombing faces legal action after victims' families secured legal aid, The Sun reports.
Tomorrow's front page: Hyde Park 'bomber' John Downey finally facing justice https://t.co/PHFEBYZgkdpic.twitter.com/NPbTYM4yvN
-- The Sun (@TheSun) February 5, 2018
The Daily Express reports on the wintry weather gripping the UK.
Tuesday's DAILY EXPRESS: Britain on big freeze alert #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hn0JwOMaaE
-- Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 5, 2018
And the Daily Star reports on the off-field activities of a "big name Premier League footballer".
Tuesday's DAILY STAR: Prem ace hooker shame #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/qNYvaASmeB
-- Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 5, 2018