What the papers say - July 21
Bust-ups over Brexit lead many of Saturday's papers after the EU questioned the Prime Minister's plans, raising concerns of a no-deal outcome to negotiations.
The Daily Mail suggests Brussels' reaction to Theresa May's Chequers proposals was unsurprising, saying the plans were rejected because they would give UK firms a competitive edge.
MAIL: Now there's a surprise! #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/goYVn6vAQe
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 20, 2018
Brexiteers accused the EU of being "mafia-like" after chief negotiator Michel Barnier said the plans would be "unworkable", the Daily Express reports.
EXPRESS: Brexit plan savaged by 'EU' mafia #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/LnQ6Ow8gFT
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 20, 2018
The Independent says the snub came a matter of hours after Mrs May said she would not make any more concessions in the negotiations.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: EU rips up Chequers plan #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ryH3Niqe1n
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 20, 2018
And the i says Leave-supporting ministers have threatened to quit if the PM gives any more ground to Brussels.
I WEEKEND: EU tears up Britain's exit plan #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/joFZS4vxpo
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 20, 2018
In a separate Brexit development, the Daily Telegraph leads with a report that the Home Secretary and Chancellor clashed on plans for freedom of movement after Britain leaves the EU.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Cabinet at war over free movement' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/RbpzOAiow0
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 20, 2018
In other news, the Education Secretary has told The Guardian he will do more to help stressed teachers and has called for more funding for schools.
Guardian front page, Saturday 21 July 2018: Schools need less stress and more cash - minister pic.twitter.com/dWoJCmW065
-- The Guardian (@guardian) July 20, 2018
The Times says tens of thousands of children are being prescribed anti-depressants, despite warnings of potential harm to developing brains.
Tomorrow's front page: Over 70,000 children put on pills for depression #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/N3s8JWe69c
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) July 20, 2018
The head of UK pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is considering splitting up the company, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Saturday July 21 https://t.co/7YsVbZpk6Fpic.twitter.com/6kT9Mi1Ety
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 20, 2018
The Sun leads with a report on the death of late pop star George Michael.
Tomorrow's front page: Tragic George Michael committed suicide, his lover claims - and it was his fifth attempt. https://t.co/jzV3osP9yypic.twitter.com/ETUAw9ELf8
-- The Sun (@TheSun) July 20, 2018
And the Daily Star leads with comedian Keith Lemon, who revealed he was mugged by moped thieves.
STAR: Keith Lemon fights off moped muggers #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/i6ZTR4JxDj
-- Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 20, 2018