What the papers say – October 12
Criticism of the Government’s flagship welfare reforms, the royal wedding and judges’ pay are on Friday’s front pages.
Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to ditch a proposed cut to income tax in order to put extra money into Universal Credit, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: Promised tax cuts dropped to fund welfare '#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/zcpIwL3Jlv
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 11, 2018
On the other hand the Daily Express reports a Treasury minister insisted the Government aims to keep taxes “as low as possible”.
EXPRESS: Millions to get income tax cut #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/JWzCC36xbY
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 11, 2018
The i says the Conservative Party faces a row over the controversial roll-out of Universal Credit after Sir John Major warned of a poll tax-like public backlash.
I: Tory welfare revolt after minister says families will lose out #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/oNPjIkS59A
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 11, 2018
Meanwhile The Times reports that charities and companies working with Universal Credit claimants have been “gagged” in a bid to avoid public criticism of the Pensions Secretary Esther McVey.
Tomorrow's Times front page: Charities gagged by ministers pic.twitter.com/DoRzl6KhoH
— The Times of London (@thetimes) October 11, 2018
The Guardian leads with the start of works to enable the M26 in Kent to be turned into a potential lorry park to deal with a no-deal Brexit amid concerns there could be delays at the nearby port of Dover.
Guardian front page, Friday 12 October 2018: Motorway closing to prepare for lorry parking in no-deal Brexit pic.twitter.com/Fkpy2L2xvG
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 11, 2018
Judges could be in line for an annual pay rise of almost £60,000 in a move which could spark fury among public sector workers, the Daily Mail reports.
Friday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/actARUYAUi
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) October 11, 2018
The Sun leads with Princess Eugenie ahead of her marriage to Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle on Friday.
Tomorrow's front page: Princess Eugenie will wear her childhood scars with pride as she marries Jack Brooksbank https://t.co/ERu4lnezOupic.twitter.com/Fre649B2VH
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 11, 2018
The NHS is facing its worst winter crisis, hospital bosses are warning, The Independent reports.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: NHS winter crisis ‘will be worse than ever this year’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/tKzSUZjqGY
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 11, 2018
And the Daily Mirror leads with admissions by the Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle Sr, about his earlier life.
Tomorrow's front page: Meghan's dad: I snorted cocaine#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/YY3kcbfyGxpic.twitter.com/xkMtCLRltn
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 11, 2018