What the papers say – November 20
Theresa May’s Brexit battle, violence against police officers and Paul Gascoigne make headlines on Tuesday.
Hardline Brexiteer Tories have admitted efforts to oust the Prime Minister over her deal have stalled, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Brexiteer plotters fail to light the fuse' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/9KIuhMhoFB
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 19, 2018
The Guardian focuses on Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s warning that deposing Mrs May would risk “appalling chaos” in the country.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 20 November 2018: Plot to oust May risks ‘appalling chaos’ in UK, Tory rebels warned pic.twitter.com/8hoPaUQQbA
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 19, 2018
The PM now faces having to persuade European countries to back her Brexit deal, with Spain, France, Denmark and Belgium said to have concerns, The Independent says.
Tuesday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Now May faces fight with Europe to back her deal” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/gylEzgbVid
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 19, 2018
A potential extension to the Brexit transition period could leave the UK in “limbo” until 2022, the i reports.
Tuesday's front page: Brexit limbo may last until 2022 – six years after Brexit vote #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/kSzYLNHHnh
— i newspaper (@theipaper) November 19, 2018
The Daily Mail leads with a police union chief’s plea for the public’s support in dealing with violent crime – following cases of bystanders filming attacks on officers.
Tuesday's Mail: "Police: We May Have To Let Violent Thugs Go" pic.twitter.com/WvEW3b8ugh#bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstoday (via @AllieHBNews)
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 19, 2018
The warning that criminals with “no respect for society” by the Metropolitan Police Federation chairman Ken Marsh is also the Daily Express’ main story.
Tuesday’s @Daily_Express front page
– EXCLUSIVE: Police chief blasts our ‘broken society’
– EXCLUSIVE: MADNESS – How can only TWO patrol boats protect Britain
– #ImACeleb Jungle Holly… What a scream!#frontpages#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/SkOzcpxqvh
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 19, 2018
The Metro, Daily Mirror and Daily Star report on the charging of former England footballer Paul Gascoigne with assault by touching after an alleged incident involving a woman on a train.
Tuesday's front page:GAZZA ISCHARGEDWITH SEXASSAULT#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/TMFUZM5KB0
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 19, 2018
Tomorrow's front page: Gazza on sex assault charge#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/oYJZNH4dyOpic.twitter.com/WcYXwWjpNw
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 19, 2018
Tuesday’s Daily STAR: “Gazza Sex Attack Rap” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ryILtxSdSL
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 19, 2018
The arrest of Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on suspicion of financial misreporting in Japan tops the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 20 November https://t.co/o4aichg09Upic.twitter.com/imxb6mn2v6
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 19, 2018
The Parole Board’s decision to keep “black cab rapist” John Worboys in prison is The Sun’s front page story.
Tomorrow's front page: Victory for victims as rapist John Worboys is refused parole https://t.co/qUSCQ9VUpCpic.twitter.com/r0GuYWqhy9
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 19, 2018
And a probe into allegations of medical negligence and fraud against the company behind Boots travel insurance is covered by The Times.
Tuesday's Times: "Boots travel insurer faces investigation over deaths" pic.twitter.com/Faiz7AE00z#bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstoday (via @AllieHBNews)
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 19, 2018