What the papers say – February 22
A variety of stories lead the papers on Friday, with Brexit and political divisions making headlines, as well as the murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail.
The Times leads with warnings that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faces an “exodus” of MPs from his party unless he backs calls for a second referendum on the terms of Brexit.
Back public vote or face mass revolt, Corbyn told#tomorrowspaperstoday#Brexit#LabourParty@AllieHBNews#Corbynpic.twitter.com/Itxax2VFjf
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 21, 2019
The Daily Telegraph leads with a vote which means churches will no longer be obliged to hold services every Sunday.
Friday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Churches can scrap Sunday services” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/HONacDKaCC
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 21, 2019
The Guardian runs with Brexit, saying that Theresa May is facing a “serious Cabinet revolt” next week, with as many as 25 people said to be ready to vote for a delay to Brexit unless “no deal” is ruled out.
Guardian front page, Friday 22 February 2019: May faces ministerial revolt in move to head off no-deal Brexit pic.twitter.com/zmlS7nE5li
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 21, 2019
The Financial Times carries news from across the Atlantic, reporting that Donald Trump is against “blocking out” Chinese firm Huawei from 5G.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Friday February 22 https://t.co/ZdUveNRnpypic.twitter.com/8XqeEsq5vO
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 21, 2019
The Metro carries a report of a court case in Scotland, after a 16-year-old boy was convicted of killing Alesha MacPhail.
Friday's front page:PURE EVIL#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/oufjmgn3LB
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) February 21, 2019
The i reports the Liberal Democrats have offered a “pact” to the newly formed Independent Group.
Friday’s i – “Lib Dems offer pact to breakaway MPs group” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/gfQGbfRFqX
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 21, 2019
The Independent says that only one in 10 jihadis returning to the UK from Syria are subject to prosecution.
Friday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Just one in 10 returning jihadis prosecuted in UK” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/0X5sqNiKxb
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 21, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports that “hundreds” of headteachers are piloting a ban on people parking near school gates.
Tomorrow's front page: Ban on school run to save kids from toxic fumes#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/bM3Enxx9topic.twitter.com/4a8zkKO4n8
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 21, 2019
The Sun also carries details of the Alesha MacPhail court case, saying it was a crime that “shocked a nation”.
Tomorrow's front page: Sick teen who murdered six-year-old Alesha MacPhail was obsessed with Slender Man https://t.co/NkcJyQCSe4pic.twitter.com/1vhJ6vNKEV
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 21, 2019
The Daily Mail reports on a rise in the number of school children being admitted to hospital after self-harming.
Friday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/Btj0FEEnHs
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 21, 2019
The Daily Express leads on Shamima Begum, after Jeremy Corbyn said she should be allowed to return to the UK.
Friday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Do You REALLY Think She Deserves Our Support!” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/JLHD6ocD2p
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 21, 2019