What the papers say – November 19
The Duke of York’s sit-down chat with the BBC’s still dominates the papers.
The “fallout continues” after Andrew’s interview, according to The Daily Telegraph, which along with The Times cites businesses and charities as threatening to sever ties with the royal.
Tomorrow's @Telegraph front page:
'Prince Andrew: The fallout continues'#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/EITaXU3BS5
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 18, 2019
City backers abandon Andrew#TomorrowsPapersToday@hendopolispic.twitter.com/m9erWKSWPE
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) November 18, 2019
The Daily Mirror says Andrew’s accuser, Virginia Giuffre, has been interviewed by BBC’s Panorama programme, while the Daily Mail says Epstein tried to use the duke’s name to lure a victim.
Tomorrow's front page: Andrew's accuser films BBC interview #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/t58vKQMd3apic.twitter.com/meIQmHVpjC
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 18, 2019
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/j8Fie2Uq6U
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 18, 2019
But the Queen has backed Andrew “despite backlash” to his interview, according to the Daily Express.
Tomorrow's #frontpage – Queen backs Prince Andrew despite backlash#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/MTw5JHdCgB
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 18, 2019
The i newspaper reports the “Election ignites” as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn prepare to go head-to-head in a live debate.
Tuesday's front page: Election ignites – Battle for Number 10 is on as leaders prepare for ITV debate#tomorrowspaperstoday#skynews#bbcpaperspic.twitter.com/N3J0JnRTVD
— i newspaper (@theipaper) November 18, 2019
Mr Johnson has been forced to shelve a “corporation tax cut” to free up £6billion for public services as an election promise, the Financial Times says.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 19 November https://t.co/WLLNPXDPSYpic.twitter.com/yCdv1EWG4Q
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 18, 2019
The Independent says there are 9.5 million eligible “missing voters” who have not registered who “could decide this election”.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/EoHw6R9H1u
— The Independent (@Independent) November 19, 2019
NHS leaders have warned that there is a “Staffing crisis” of doctors and nurses which is putting “patients at risk”, according to The Guardian.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 19 November 2019: Staffing crisis putting safety of patients at risk, warn NHS chiefs pic.twitter.com/khYTMP5IRQ
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 19, 2019
Metro says two teenagers have been locked up for a total of at least 44 years for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Jodie Chesney in an east London park.
Tuesday's front page:44 YEARS FORJODIE KILLERS pic.twitter.com/pMCtqVIIS7
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 18, 2019
And the Daily Star reports that “PC flakes” have killed off “cheeky chat” in the workplace.
Tomorrow's #frontpage – Bantz RIP: Snowflakes kill off bloke jokes in the workplace#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/wJFO4Y9VCs
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) November 18, 2019