What the papers say – December 8
Bids to topple Theresa May as Prime Minister, Cheryl and L’Oreal parting ways and Tommy Robinson’s international “support network” make headlines on Saturday.
The Times says a cross-party plot is brewing to unseat Mr May if her Brexit deal is rejected in the Commons, with MPs from Labour looking to recruit Tory rebels and the DUP.
Tomorrow's front page :
'MPs hatch cross-party alliance to dump May'
Read more here : https://t.co/HQJ5YN7s2v#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/55LbgX5DTo
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) December 7, 2018
The Daily Telegraph reports the PM has been warned by Cabinet ministers she will have to step down if her deal is rejected by MPs when they vote on Tuesday.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'May told to quit if she loses vote' #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/X5n0G8a0CT
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 7, 2018
Ministers have also warned that a no-deal Brexit could spell six months of chaos at Britain’s ports, The Independent reports.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/wDpwvWKbMd
— The Independent (@Independent) December 8, 2018
The Sun says hair and beauty giant L’Oreal is parting company with “spokesmodel” Cheryl.
Tomorrow's front page: Cheryl axed by L’Oréal because new boss 'favours classier celebs' https://t.co/6NazEh3tRjpic.twitter.com/dqhzNNawm1
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 7, 2018
The Daily Mail leads with the first picture of a baby girl born after her mother underwent a pioneering womb transplant.
Saturday's Mail: "You little miracle!" (via @hendopolis) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/T87EVXvdsi
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 7, 2018
Right-wing activist Tommy Robinson is receiving financial, political and moral support from an array of non-British groups, The Guardian reports.
Saturday's Guardian: "Revealed: hidden network behind Tommy Robinson" (via @hendopolis) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hoCpUAPjru
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 7, 2018
The Daily Mirror says a BBC boss has angered viewers by saying television-watchers “love repeats” at Christmas.
Tomorrow's front page: Beeb's repeats scandal#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/elbwdoIyQxpic.twitter.com/iXhJpv3kOh
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 7, 2018
Taking statins in higher doses could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strikes a year, the Daily Express reports.
Saturday's Express: "Higher dose of statins saves lives" (via @hendopolis) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/vA9gNL5w1z
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 7, 2018
Rescue talks are under way in a bid to prevent outsourcing giant Interserve collapsing like Carillion, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of FT Weekend, London edition, Saturday 8 December https://t.co/qwBPAUegs7pic.twitter.com/f5pNx7Gh9I
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 7, 2018