What the papers say – March 15
Brexit features prominently on the front pages once again on Friday after MPs voted to delay Britain’s departure from the EU.
The Daily Telegraph runs with the headline: “One last roll of the dice”, and reports that pressure is being put on the DUP and Conservative Brexiteers to fall in behind Theresa May’s deal to avoid the risk of Article 50 having to be extended by up to two years.
Friday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'One last roll of the dice' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GgUU5Ploio
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 14, 2019
The Guardian says another day of divisive votes exposed splits in the Prime Minister’s Cabinet, while Mrs May is now expected to bring her twice-defeated deal back to Parliament on Tuesday.
Guardian front page, Friday 15 March 2019: Cabinet split exposed as MPs vote overwhelmingly to delay Brexit pic.twitter.com/0DyC4UuCAO
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 14, 2019
The PM must now ask Brussels for extra time to complete the necessary legislation, while EU leaders could demand Britain hold a second referendum as a condition for a longer extension, The Times reports.
The Times 15/3/2019Bryony Frost, 23, from Devon celebrates on Frodon, winning the Ryanair Chase making her the first woman to win a grade 1 jumps race at Cheltenham Festival. Photo : David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#cheltenhamfestival@thetimespic.twitter.com/9MwepnflII
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) March 14, 2019
Next week’s third vote could be foiled by hardline Brexiteers, according to the i, while the Daily Express brands MPs as “failures” and says the Brexit delay comes after “the most wretched 994 days of obfuscation and chaotic in-fighting”.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Express front page:
– You have decided to delay #Brexit… what a damning indictment of our democracy
– Palace split for William and Harry #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/6SdMTja71G
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) March 14, 2019
Meanwhile, The Metro says the PM secured precious breathing space for her Brexit deal, while the Financial Times reports that the vote for a delay boosts her hand in pushing through her plan.
Metro: Give May just a little more time … #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/FVrftrLklR
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) March 14, 2019
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 15 March https://t.co/61tdMGkFbDpic.twitter.com/wq7LSsRgS5
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 14, 2019
In other news, The Sun reports that One Direction star Louis Tomlinson’s sister Felicite has died after a suspected heart attack.
The Daily Mail leads on former Liberal leader Lord David Steel being suspended from the Liberal Democrats.
Friday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/Fh2QNxBcBA
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) March 14, 2019
Knife crime makes the front of the Daily Mirror, which says more than a third of criminals repeatedly charged with carrying blades are avoiding jail.
Tomorrow's front page: Knife thugs cheat justice#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/HcNAQnpG8Qpic.twitter.com/CemujYJnfi
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 14, 2019
And the Daily Star reports that a TV star is on the hunt for a stranger to have a baby with.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star front page
– A desperate TV star is on the hunt for a stranger to have a baby with
– Madeline McCann shocker
– Girl, 8, to cop: I’llstab you in the heart#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/7ubiEU17RU
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) March 14, 2019