What the papers say – December 12
Brexit dominates the headlines on Wednesday as Theresa May headed to continental Europe to work on her deal while machinations to remove her are reported to have taken place at home.
The Times reports that Mrs May will be put under pressure to prepare for a no-deal Brexit by her Cabinet, with the paper reporting Downing Street is “braced” for a confidence vote in the PM.
The Times 12/12/2018 Angela Merkel greets Theresa May before the Federal Chancellery. May has cancelled the planned vote in Parliament on the Brexit agreement. Photo: Michael Kappeler/DPA Picture Alliance/Alamy #thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#theresamay#brexit@thetimespic.twitter.com/RLsxm03iBw
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) December 11, 2018
The Daily Telegraph says Mrs May is facing a “moment of reckoning”, adding that former Northern Ireland and environment minister Owen Paterson has written a letter of no confidence to Sir Graham Brady.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'May facing her Brexit moment of reckoning' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ZtFKq3uCQL
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 11, 2018
The Guardian runs with four pictures of Mrs May’s “dash to Europe”, adding that her grip on power “appeared to be slipping”.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 12 December 2018: A dash to Europe but May faces new threat at home pic.twitter.com/vS5a5di0O5
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 11, 2018
The Financial Times adds the threat of “Tory mutiny” has increased.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Wednesday December 12 https://t.co/S5C3SOMfjEpic.twitter.com/V4jF8q8QqU
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 11, 2018
The Metro carries a picture of Strasbourg, after a suspected terror attack in the eastern French city.
Wednesday's front page:NOT EU AGAIN!#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/AbO5HBI5FX
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) December 11, 2018
The i says Sajid Javid has “set out his credentials to be Tory leader” as Mrs May is facing a confidence vote.
Wednesday's front page: Christmas coup – Sajid Javid attacks the Prime Minister on immigration as Tory MPs move in on confidence vote #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/l3840e9cG5
— i newspaper (@theipaper) December 11, 2018
The Independent reports that the number of patients waiting for NHS treatment for certain “life-threatening conditions” has doubled since 2010.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/At6rCkSZfE
— The Independent (@Independent) December 11, 2018
The Daily Mirror says schoolchildren as young as 11 are being recruited to sell spice.
Wednesday’s Daily MIRROR: “Children Of 11 Selling Zombie Drugs” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/7K7zkxmqvR
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 11, 2018
The Sun carries pictures of Mrs May getting stuck in her car during a “mad dash” between meetings.
Tomorrow's front page: Theresa May gets stuck inside her car – as EU chiefs tell her she is stuck with their Brexit terms https://t.co/KTqaWVHy5xpic.twitter.com/reHWKQgq5r
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 11, 2018
The Daily Mail says Mrs May is “braced for a leadership battle with rebel MPs”.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/i2uIDTgzcK
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) December 11, 2018
The Daily Express asks European leaders if they want the divorce fee of £39 billion.
Wednesday’s @Daily_Express front page
– DO YOU WANT £39BN OR NOT! May’s desperate whistlestop tour to win concessions – EU leaders dig in heels #Brexit
– Smile that says Ant’s ready of TV return
– Win a cruise and help Esther’s charity#frontpages#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Ev7TmNdHwy
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 11, 2018
And the Daily Star leads on the story of nuns who allegedly stole £400,000 in Las Vegas.
Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “Thieving Vegas Nuns Blame Gambling Habit” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ygc2tjDx3E
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 11, 2018