What the papers say – January 29
The fallout over the UK Government’s decision on Huawei and tributes to Nicholas Parsons lead many of Wednesday’s papers.
The Times says Boris Johnson “faced down opposition” by allowing Huawei to help to build Britain’s 5G network.
PM defies critics with green light from Huawei#tomorrowspaperstoday@MsHelicatpic.twitter.com/cSP74UQ3Q3
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 28, 2020
The Daily Telegraph reports that Mr Johnson has moved to assuage fears from Washington on the Chinese firm, saying he will find alternatives to them in the future.
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page:
“Johnson promises to end reliance on Huawei”#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/F8uYHuTHvg
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 28, 2020
The Financial Times also leads with Huawei and the US condemnation of the decision, while the Metro and i also carry details of the proposal.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Wednesday January 29 https://t.co/wFyVg5dNDcpic.twitter.com/q96fuUU4r7
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 28, 2020
Wednesday's front page:I'LL MEET YOUHALF-HUAWEI#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/AAuLklyGBh
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 28, 2020
Wednesday's front page: UK defies US and backs 'high risk' 5G from China #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/oroESJO1rq
— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 28, 2020
Donald Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East leads The Guardian with the paper saying the US proposals “gifted Israel a wishlist of its long-held demands”. A picture of Mr Parsons who died aged 96 also features on the front.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 29 January 2020: Trump plan for Middle East peace condemned pic.twitter.com/bg9dEcnjWC
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 28, 2020
Tributes to Mr Parsons also feature in the Sun, saying his death “cast a shadow” over the National Television Awards.
Tomorrow's front page: 'Stars' tribute as TV legend Nicholas dies' https://t.co/P5COQZI4Bnpic.twitter.com/AjCkKaXV2w
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 28, 2020
The Independent leads on a Migration Advisory Committee report into an Australian-style points-based system for the UK.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/winoBKfXfY
— The Independent (@Independent) January 28, 2020
Smart motorways lead the Daily Mail, with the paper reporting that 38 people have been killed on them in five years.
Wednesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/Ap5unIl0RM
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 28, 2020
The Daily Mirror leads on claims that Lord Lucan is alive and well Down Under. The paper adds the son of the nanny allegedly killed by John Bingham tracked him down to a shared house in Australia.
Tomorrow's front page: Victim's son: I've tracked down Lord Lucan https://t.co/xTLn4bQfSzpic.twitter.com/fTP3l9L5Zp
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 28, 2020
The Daily Express says the Duke of York will talk to the FBI after a US
prosecutor suggested Andrew was refusing to cooperate over the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Express front page:
– #PrinceAndrew I will talk to the FBI
– Fairytale night for 'Cinderella' Holly #NTAs
– #NicolasParsons: A miracle of broadcasting talent dies at 96#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/atZ39cgBfv
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 28, 2020
And the Daily Star says the actor who plays Rita Tanner in Coronation Street is worried her character will be killed off.
Tomorrow's @dailystar front page:
– #Corrie Rita: I fear axe
– #NicolasParsons: Thanks for the laughs#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/neU6z88pAb
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 28, 2020