What the papers say – January 19
The latest on the Duke of Edinburgh’s car crash, Brexit and car parking charges for employees all make the front of Saturday’s papers.
The Times leads with local authorities looking to charge motorists for parking at work as they look at plans to tackle pollution. A Workplace Parking Levy has already been in place in Nottingham since 2012 and at least 10 other councils are looking at bringing a similar scheme into force.
£1000 to park at work#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#pollutionpic.twitter.com/Mo6JZpVZMp
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 18, 2019
The DailyTelegraph reports that Facebook has been paid to host adverts from Remain campaign groups to push support for a second referendum including one which claimed endangered animals were being threatened by Brexit.
Saturday's Daily Telegraph front page: Facebook paid to host anti-Brexit 'fake news' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/fbtondbuHr
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 18, 2019
The Guardian also runs with Brexit, reporting that top doctors have urged the Government to be transparent about the extent of national drug stocks.
Guardian front page, Saturday 19 January 2019: Patients stockpile drugs fearing no-deal Brexit pic.twitter.com/0qRGYOXCuP
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 18, 2019
The Financial Times carries warnings of a “rupture” in the Conservative party over Brexit – with hardliners said to want to “stall” talks with Labour over a “softer deal”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Saturday January 19 https://t.co/AZROvGqVwIpic.twitter.com/jbLaQUI6MS
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 18, 2019
The i reports that Conservative activists have been put on “poll alert”, suggesting a snap general election could take place.
i weekend – “Snap election warning by senior Tories” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/TmYk3VU5Up
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 18, 2019
The Independent runs with Brexit fallout, with the paper saying the Human Rights Act may be under threat when Britain leaves the bloc as part of a “constitutional shakeup”.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/oO8qjfDoO5
— The Independent (@Independent) January 18, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports the Duke of Edinburgh is “back on the road” after his involvement in a crash near the Sandringham Estate on Thursday.
Tomorrow's front page: Phil back on the road#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/U7WubDSa5Rpic.twitter.com/1UZFfAst58
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 18, 2019
The Sun carries an interview with one of the people on the scene of the crash, with the duke allegedly saying he had been a “fool”.
Tomorrow's front page: Shaken Prince Philip cried ‘I’m a fool’ after crash https://t.co/MSd2dTxa5apic.twitter.com/2hOM8Y0WSm
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 18, 2019
The Daily Mail questions whether it may be time for the Queen’s consort to stop driving.
DAILY MAIL: Time to call it a day Philip? #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/04ScoPOhYi
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 18, 2019
The Daily Express reports on a benefit fraud case, during which the judge was critical of the “cumbersome, overrun and creaking” system.
Saturday’s @Daily_Express front page
– Judge blasts benefits system
– Myleene Klass : My 11am boozing to cope with divorce hell
– Prince Philip calls crash victims to wish them well
– Ant and Dec: The Boys are back in town#tomrrowspaperstoday#frontpagespic.twitter.com/G0XgOBymXi
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 18, 2019
And the Daily Star reports on Myleene Klass’ alcohol issues as she went through a divorce.
Saturday’s Daily STAR: “Myleene: I Was Boozing By 11am” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/KORZL4JbxZ
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 18, 2019