What the papers say – May 29
The Dominic Cummings saga takes a backseat as most of the nation’s papers lead with the news that lockdown restrictions are set to ease on Monday.
The Daily Mirror, i and The Independent all lead with lockdown measures being eased to allow for groups of up to six people to gather outdoors.
Tomorrow's #frontpage – FAMILIES REUNITED #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/FBQz5b98nWpic.twitter.com/FuttRFmSkq
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 28, 2020
Friday's front page: Six of the best – groups of friends or family from different household can meet outside under new rules#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/8kT5JXmmTm
— i newspaper (@theipaper) May 28, 2020
Friday’s Independent: Friends reunited #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/pv9adO9S2z
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) May 28, 2020
Along with a story on the lockdown easing, The Times reports that an Office for National Statistics survey has revealed 70% of Britons who tested positive for the virus had no symptoms.
The Times 29/05/20 A restorer cleans Michelangelo's David statue while preparing for the reopening of the Galleria dell'Accademia which was closed for almost three months due to coronavirus. Photo : Laura Lezza/Getty Images. #tomorrowspaperstoday#thetimes #buyapaper @thetimespic.twitter.com/mGkuaABvcu
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) May 28, 2020
While the Dominic Cummings saga has begun to be pushed off the front pages of some papers, a number of publications have continued to cover the ongoing story alongside the announcement of restrictions being eased.
The Guardian keeps pressure on the Government over the situation after reporting that a police investigation failed “to exonerate” Mr Cummings.
Guardian front page, Friday 29 May 2020: PM stands by adviser after police say he may have breached rules pic.twitter.com/FtHwb50r8H
— The Guardian (@guardian) May 28, 2020
However The Daily Telegraph says Boris Johnson has drawn “a line under” the Cummings saga as Durham Police declared “they would not be taking any further action” against the PM’s senior adviser.
Tomorrow’s Telegraph front page: “Family and friends can reunite at last, says PM”#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/dpIimoMn0h
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 28, 2020
The Daily Mail declares the lifting of restrictions will make for a “Happy Monday” while also reporting that Mr Cummings is “set to quit in six months”.
Friday’s Daily Mail: It’s happy Monday! #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/61AxAAd5hW
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) May 28, 2020
The Daily Star echoes those sentiments while the Metro says the BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg was gagged by the Prime Minister for asking questions about Mr Cummings.
Friday’s Daily Star: The joy of six ##tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/aiz7zWZ8Ui
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) May 28, 2020
Friday’s Metro: Form an orderly barbecue* #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/yj1ja8CGKx
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) May 28, 2020
Elsewhere, The Sun leads with June 17 being marked as the return date for the Premier League.
Tomorrow's front page: Millions of football fans are celebrating the return of the Premier League on the 17th June https://t.co/AkUJhcRvHhpic.twitter.com/KZxPGQdlAT
— The Sun (@TheSun) May 28, 2020
And the Financial Times says the British Government has “opened the door” to citizenship for Hong Kong residents amid China’s security crackdown on the former British colony.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Friday May 29 https://t.co/JbB7bT2G98pic.twitter.com/VJqxDERoBY
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) May 28, 2020