What the papers say – February 19
The resignation of seven MPs from the Labour Party tops many of the front pages on Tuesday.
The Daily Telegraph says Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been warned more could resign after the “Gang of Seven” quit the party over bullying, anti-Semitism and Brexit.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Corbyn warned more will quit as "Gang of Seven" split Labour' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hk7k7CEuPG
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 18, 2019
Deputy leader Tom Watson has told Mr Corbyn he must change direction or face a worsening split, The Guardian reports.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 19 February 2019: Corbyn is warned: change or more rebels will quit pic.twitter.com/sl8dUYEcNF
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 18, 2019
The Times says Mr Watson told the leader to reshuffle his top team and said that he and other Labour MPs would in any case develop a policy programme in the party’s “social democratic” tradition.
The Times 19/2/2019Labour MPs including, Luciana Berger, (centre) and Chuka Umunna (2nd right), announced their resignations in Westminster and the creation of The Independent Group in the House of Commons. Photo : Stefan Rousseau/PA#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday@thetimespic.twitter.com/MjAKc8jg7f
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 18, 2019
The Daily Mirror runs with the headline “Splitting Headache” and says the Labour Party was plunged into crisis.
Tomorrow's front page: Splitting headache#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/7kyy0EkMEcpic.twitter.com/zZCFAR53l5
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 18, 2019
Mr Corbyn was on “red alert” for new defectors, reports the i, while the Daily Mail describes him as a “leader who’s lost the plot”.
Tuesday’s i PAPER: Corbyn on red alert for new defectors #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/MhaMaErGuq
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 18, 2019
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/L6aAJ6tNSq
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 18, 2019
In other news, the Financial Times leads on Honda, which is set to announce the closure of its flagship UK plant, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 19 February https://t.co/xevFRbmCmlpic.twitter.com/LQx2cveRcB
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 18, 2019
The Metro also carries the same story, and calls the plans a body blow to the UK car industry.
Tuesday’s METRO: 3,500 jobs to go at Honda #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/l21PxQd128
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 18, 2019
Meanwhile, Shamima Begum continues to make headlines, with The Sun reporting that the runaway schoolgirl said the Manchester Arena bombing was “fair justification” for air raids in Syria.
Tomorrow's front page: ''How dare she?'' pic.twitter.com/6pdSaYj0qh
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 18, 2019
The Daily Express runs with a similar headline, saying the teenager’s comments sparked an outcry.
Tuesday’s EXPRESS: How could she say Arena bombing was justified? #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/2FrRyHHpb9
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 18, 2019
And the Daily Star reports that EastEnders star Danny Dyer waded into the debate by calling for Ms Begum to be allowed back to Britain so she can explain herself.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Star
– @MrDDyer says ISIS bride Shamima Begum SHOULD be brought back to Britain
– And Wonderbrawl: Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher at war over new film#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/WVkqrFLLLK
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) February 18, 2019