What the papers say – October 4
The spring in Theresa May’s step as she took to the stage at the Conservative conference leads many of the Thursday papers, while the content of her speech also features.
The Times leads on Mrs May’s declaration that the country’s decade of austerity will draw to a close as she made a series of spending pledges in a speech which “appeared to soothe Tory jitters”.
Tomorrow's front page: May moves to end austerity #tomorrowspapertodaypic.twitter.com/hwZMkaULUt
— The Times of London (@thetimes) October 3, 2018
The Daily Telegraph leads on Mrs May’s appeal for the party to “stick together” for the good of the country.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Dancing to a new beat #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/nYk3xZFYW2
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 3, 2018
The Guardian also carries Mrs May’s pledge to draw a close to austerity policies in a speech in which she attempted to “show she had not been blown of course by Brexit or by noisy critics led by Boris Johnson”.
Guardian front page, Thursday 4 October 2018: Back me on Brexit and I will end decade of austerity, pledges May pic.twitter.com/CCwrcvNQtA
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 3, 2018
The same story leads the Financial Times, with the Prime Minister warning against “political chaos” in her speech.
Front page of the Financial Times, London edition, for Thursday 04 October 2018 pic.twitter.com/kNmnu45yAl
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 3, 2018
The Metro says the Prime Minister “shimmied” into her conference speech and “got back on to the front foot after a tumultuous few months”.
Thursday's front page:POLLDANCER#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/RqscNdYnWB
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) October 3, 2018
The i also features Mrs May’s moves on the conference stage and on policy.
Thursday's front page: Prime Minister makes move to end austerity #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/tMKPKJNByu
— i newspaper (@theipaper) October 3, 2018
The Independent leads with National Cyber Security Centre claims that Russian intelligence agency the GRU is responsible for cyber attacks in the UK and abroad.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/QBIOF37iFD
— The Independent (@Independent) October 3, 2018
The Daily Mirror calls Mrs May “strictly shambolic”, criticising her entrance to the conference hall before a crucial speech.
Tomorrow's front page: Zero credibility #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/qWh8t4BMpGpic.twitter.com/DOBwHyiW2Y
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 3, 2018
The Sun leads with a quip from the Duke of Sussex that he and his new wife should go to Butlin’s in Bognor Regis.
Tomorrow's front page: Prince Harry promises to take Meghan on a Butlin's trip after spotting the Bognor Regis resort https://t.co/gTzKobMaEUpic.twitter.com/c7OhAJlnfS
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 3, 2018
The Daily Mail carries the headline Mamma May-A – a reference to the Prime Minister’s choice of entrance music.
Thursday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/43K4R2yr9W
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) October 3, 2018
The Daily Express runs with “Let’s All Dance To May’s Tune”.
DAILY EXPRESS: Let’s all dance to May’s tune #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/WiWIgR16Fo
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 3, 2018
And the Daily Star leads with a denial from Cristiano Ronaldo after claims he raped a woman.
STAR: Ronaldo: I’m no rapist #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/KgLU9AXz7A
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 3, 2018