What the papers say – November 16
Lewis Hamilton’s seventh Formula One world championship, the death of Des O’Connor and news of Boris Johnson being forced into isolation are among the headlines on Monday.
The Daily Telegraph features the story of the Prime Minister entering self-isolation, writing his plans for a “reset” of his agenda after a tumultuous week have been scuppered.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Johnson isolating after Covid warning' #coronavirus#covid19https://t.co/HTUs79EWabpic.twitter.com/6PIv3eQ6JY
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 15, 2020
A similar story runs in Metro, The Guardian and the Sun after the PM was in contact with MP Lee Anderson, who later tested positive for Covid-19.
Monday's front page:PM IS TOLD TOSELF-ISOLATE#tomorrowspaperstoday#BBCPapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/LV5UwUmvgJ
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 15, 2020
Guardian front page, Monday 16 November 2020: PM forced to isolate again as crucial week begins pic.twitter.com/w1vRUujVP7
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 15, 2020
On the front page tomorrow: Boris Johnson forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone with Covid https://t.co/Din7ElXQj8pic.twitter.com/DhzLW3Ttuo
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 15, 2020
While the i leads on Mr Johnson’s planned “charm offensive” as he looks to rebuild relations with MPs after the departure of Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain.
Monday's front page: Boris Johnson's charm offensive as he attempts to relaunch his premiership #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4H7X0Agb3E
— i newspaper (@theipaper) November 15, 2020
On a similar note, the FinancialTimes writes Conservative donors have been reassured that Mr Johnson will “revive his government”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday November 16 https://t.co/Df6XUFDnySpic.twitter.com/R4oLqlgA9C
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 15, 2020
Brexit features on the front of The Independent, which writes “big progress” is needed to avoid a no-deal scenario, while the Daily Express says Mr Johnson has warned the EU to “stop the bullying”.
Monday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “UK and EU need ‘big progress’ to avert no deal” #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/9iibHNJVT7
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 15, 2020
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – BORIS TELLS EU: Stop the bullying or we quit talks #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/vLivF7xyof
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 15, 2020
The Times carries a report suggesting a charge for using Britain’s roads is being considered by the Treasury.
The Times 16/11/20 Des O’Connor, described as the last of the all-round variety entertainers, has died aged 88. Photo : ITV/REX/Shutterstock#tomorrowspaperstoday#thetimes #buyapaper @thetimespic.twitter.com/tSoK7RC57u
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) November 15, 2020
Des O’Connor’s death at 88 leads the Daily Mirror and Daily Star.
Tomorrow's front page: He will be up there in heaven laughing #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/tcs1Dl865qpic.twitter.com/tloQCYGvUq
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 15, 2020
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – Des O’Connor 1932-2020: Look out Ern.. He’s going to sing – ‘Ultimate entertainer’ dies at 88#tomorrowspaperstoday
Read more: https://t.co/Avires300rpic.twitter.com/4iW6rRieLt
— Daily Star (@dailystar) November 15, 2020
And the Daily Mail leads on its campaign to allow care home visits before Christmas.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/3dapgPPxWa
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 15, 2020