What the papers say - August 9
Boris Johnson's controversial comments about burkas continue to top the headlines on Thursday.
The Daily Mirror brands the former foreign secretary a "pariah", and reports that at least 15 Tories have publicly demanded he apologise for his remarks.
Tomorrow's front page: The pariah#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/Y0LW1YR3Vipic.twitter.com/IOsuwBoHZO
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 8, 2018
His burka broadside has plunged the Conservative party into civil war, says the Daily Mail, as the paper reports that a snap opinion poll suggested most voters supported his stance.
Thursday's Daily MAIL: "Tories At War Over Burka Row Boris" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/5B192kyPj9
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 8, 2018
The i reports that senior Tories have vowed to quit the party if Mr Johnson becomes prime minister.
Thursday's i- "Tory civil war at prospect of Johnson in No 10" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/DATJnJrlAV
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 8, 2018
And the Daily Telegraph says Ruth Davidson, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, led fresh criticism of Mr Johnson by saying that Muslim women who wear burkas should be defended in the same way as Christians who wear crucifixes.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Burkas no different to wearing a crucifix' #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/G0xSYe0evP
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 8, 2018
Meanwhile, The Times leads with the news that the US is to impose new sanctions on Russia after concluding that it was responsible for the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Tomorrow's front page: US to sanction Russia over Skripal poisoning #tomorrowspapertodaypic.twitter.com/yoIio5NLDM
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) August 8, 2018
The Guardian reports that the pound has slumped to its lowest level against the dollar and the euro this year amid fears of a no-deal Brexit, while the Daily Express carries warnings from campaigners that a rise in energy prices will lead to more winter deaths.
Guardian front page, Thursday 9 August 2018: Pound slides as no-deal Brexit fears prompt global selloff pic.twitter.com/YX9K1oSGZK
-- The Guardian (@guardian) August 8, 2018
Thursday's Daily EXPRESS: "Energy Bill Hike Will Put Lives At Risk" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/FkqCuwJZuE
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 8, 2018
The Sun claims the man accused of murdering midwife Samantha Eastwood was attacked while on remand in prison.
Tomorrow's front page: Midwife murder suspect Michael Stirling was left cowering in his jail cell after being battered while on remand. https://t.co/cPOhuLgOFfpic.twitter.com/1HMhwvkUp6
-- The Sun (@TheSun) August 8, 2018
Elsewhere, the Financial Times reports that Saudi Arabia is selling Canadian assets as it escalates its response to Ottawa's criticism of a female activist's arrest.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 9 August https://t.co/CagQMdrH4Hpic.twitter.com/MZIpfUkQ6u
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 8, 2018
The Metro features the story of an NHS nurse who was badly burned when a psychiatric patient tipped boiling water over her face.
Thursday's METRO: "Maiming Of NHS Nurse" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/VWf55RDeyc
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 8, 2018
And the Daily Star claims two Coronation Street actors are being targeted by a stalker asking for pictures of their feet.
Thursday's Daily STAR: "Pervert Targets Corrie Stars" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/rhNfBbVAxY
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 8, 2018