What the papers say – January 7
The arrest of Wayne Rooney for public intoxication features on many Monday papers, along with the launch of a new 10-year plan for the NHS.
The Times leads with a “budget boost” for the NHS, with a series of commitments on cancer, mental health and heart disease set to be unveiled.
NHS faces £1bn budget hole despite cash boost#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#NHSpic.twitter.com/fHV4CPNpsA
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 6, 2019
The DailyTelegraph carries a similar story, focusing on genetic tests being offered to children with cancer and adults as part of plans to save 487,000 lives by 2028.
TELEGRAPH: Gene test for every child with cancer #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/SVFs1rCdYT
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 6, 2019
The Guardian carries a story about Brexit on the front page, reporting that Theresa May will “plea” for EU leaders to offer a concession on the Irish border backstop.
THE GUARDIAN: May pleads for EU to give ground and rescue Brexit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/gDJhueG1AM
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 6, 2019
The FinancialTimes runs with a meeting between the US and China who are both under pressure to end their tariff war.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday January 7 https://t.co/lN66BiqYlZpic.twitter.com/cbFWKD7j4f
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 7, 2019
The Metro leads with the booking picture of Rooney who was fined for an “airport outburst”, according to the paper.
Monday's front page:DRUNKEN ROONEYHELD BY U.S. COPS#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/H5juReIBNS
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 6, 2019
The Daily Mirror also reports on the arrest of Rooney, calling it a “booze shame”.
Tomorrow's front page: Rooney US booze shame#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/cozRO2UOiEpic.twitter.com/r2xQof9QWN
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 6, 2019
The Sun refers to the DC United striker as “Boozy Roo”.
Tomorrow's front page: Glassy-eyed Wayne Rooney stares ahead for a mugshot after being arrested. https://t.co/ZTbJj8zXSQpic.twitter.com/NbcQOOUK33
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 6, 2019
While the DailyStar also carries the same story.
STAR: The old one too many #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/dI85Ta62aZ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 6, 2019
The DailyMail reports on the NHS plans, carrying a warning from Chancellor Philip Hammond that extra money isn’t wasted.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/pP6HHiJePv
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 6, 2019
The DailyExpress also carries the NHS funding announcement, saying there will be “improved maternity care” and “life-changing stroke therapy”.
EXPRESS: NHS mission to save 500,000 more lives #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/HWLOfQwXMu
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 6, 2019