What the papers say – September 16
A variety of stories make the front pages at the start of the working week – from more moves on Brexit through to trouble in the Middle East.
The Times leads with unrest between the United States and Iran – after Washington accused Tehran of launching drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Iran tells US it is ready for 'fully fledged war'#tomorrowspaperstoday@MsHelicatpic.twitter.com/kHmi9bMWv3
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) September 15, 2019
The Financial Times carries the financial implications to the attack which has seen production levels halve.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Monday September 16 https://t.co/qVdCqVXHDbpic.twitter.com/xvYzqN5Nrw
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 15, 2019
The Daily Telegraph runs with Brexit, and carries a column from Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he wants to “get this thing done”, adding there were “real signs of movement” on the Irish backstop.
Monday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'Johnson confident he is closing in on a deal' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/3jKLLyRkHQ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 15, 2019
The Guardian carries reaction to Mr Johnson comparing himself to the Incredible Hulk alongside an investigation which suggests a rise in children linked to county lines gangs.
Guardian front page, Monday 16 September 2019: Surge in UK children linked to ‘county lines’ drug gangs pic.twitter.com/qXjQhGtjRU
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 15, 2019
Metro puts the Hulk story front and centre – with Guy Verhofstadt calling Mr Johnson “infantile” after making the comparison.
Monday's front page:'INFANTILE HULK'#TomorrowsPapersToday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/uVvM0szHYf
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) September 15, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports that music star Rod Stewart has “beaten” prostate cancer.
Tomorrow's front page: Rod Stewart – I have beaten cancer#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/gFjo7jD0xEpic.twitter.com/HhfO1A3hYX
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 15, 2019
TheSun reports that guests who meet the Queen have been asked not to talk about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Tomorrow's front page: Guests of the Queen have been asked not to talk about Meghan and Harry https://t.co/jS9EMrKBwspic.twitter.com/cOFmRGngVy
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 15, 2019
The Daily Mail reports “hundreds of thousands” of crimes are “written off” by police 24 hours after being reported.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/eWt1lRPrbq
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) September 15, 2019
And the Daily Star reports clowns have faced a downturn in business after horror films have left parents scared of hiring them.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Star:
+ Horror films kill off Clowns + Get ready for hot-tober + Gareth Thomas: Tears of an ironman+ Mega footie pullout pic.twitter.com/1QaSE9uaH4
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) September 15, 2019