What the papers say – November 18
Tensions within the Tory party over Theresa May’s Brexit deal continue to make headlines on Sunday.
The Sunday Telegraph says the campaign to unseat the Prime Minister is nearing tipping point, with the Conservatives’ former London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith sending a letter of no confidence, and another former Brexit minister claiming members of the Government were hoodwinked over her deal.
The Sunday Telegraph: Plot to oust May nears tipping point as MPs’ rebellion grows #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/db6zdo3Ium
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) November 17, 2018
Senior Brexiteers are in talks to decide who should replace the PM in the event of a leadership contest, the Sunday Express reports.
Sunday Express: Tory rebels make their move #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/5eqI9C6Q5L
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) November 17, 2018
And the Sunday Times carries an interview with former Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, who says Mrs May has allowed Britain to be “blackmailed and bullied” by Brussels and urges her to show greater “political will”.
The Sunday Times:
‘Stand up to Brussels bullies’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/vZL8n9Flo6
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) November 17, 2018
The Observer reports the PM’s hopes of securing her deal were dealt a new blow after the EU warned the UK would have to pay around £10 billion more to Brussels to win extra time for a smooth exit.
Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/nrtKAxS8PJ
— The Observer (@ObserverUK) November 17, 2018
In other news, the Mail on Sunday leads on an interview with a teacher who claims 17 children at one school are in the process of changing gender.
Tomorrow's Mail on Sunday #MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/sWgw5UJsIX
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 17, 2018
And the Sunday Mirror reports that a mother took her own life after being sent letters from the NHS demanding money for a prescription.
Sunday Mirror: Hounded to death by the NHS #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/5cvqe1qm41
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) November 17, 2018