What the papers say – October 15
Brexit takes centre stage in Monday’s papers with reports of a stalemate over the Irish border and plots to topple Theresa May featuring among the headlines.
The Times says that last-ditch talks between the UK and the EU broke up after an hour as ministers have been told to start preparing for a no-deal Brexit.
Tomorrow's front page: Brexit talks break up amid impasse over Irish border #tomorrowspapertodaypic.twitter.com/j4uPwWctHE
— The Times of London (@thetimes) October 14, 2018
The Daily Telegraph reports a Brexit blueprint was agreed between the UK and EU, but that Mrs May refused to sign off on the plans over fears her Cabinet would not give the green light.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'May puts brakes on customs union deal' #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/eb2KR4WskA
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 14, 2018
The Guardian reports negotiations are on a “knife-edge” with the paper reporting Mrs May suffered a setback over the Irish border issue.
Guardian front page, Monday 15 October 2018: Setback for May as Irish border issue derails Brexit deal talks pic.twitter.com/YtVrSu1tSG
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 14, 2018
The Financial Times also leads with Brexit reporting the Irish border question remains a “sticking point”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 15 October https://t.co/BnPxcTIkEmpic.twitter.com/ImbfRfzFQr
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 14, 2018
The Metro leads with “tussle in Brussels”, saying the talks are going “down to the wire”.
Monday's front page:TUSSLE IN BRUSSELS#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/FAoY1O4y48
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) October 14, 2018
While the i reports on David Davis’s warnings about a leadership challenge should Downing Street not change tack on Brexit.
I: Davis leads threat to PM as EU hopes are dashed #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Q4lKNtbtls
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 14, 2018
The Independent leads with the same story, with pressure being placed on Mrs May to accept a Canada-style deal.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/zjCZ6tDsdE
— The Independent (@Independent) October 14, 2018
The Daily Mirror carries a different front page story, reporting that Russian spies are targeting former MI6 officers to turn them into agents.
Tomorrow's front page: Putin's drive to recruit Brit traitors#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/HP0qRoirHLpic.twitter.com/nzCfGef73h
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 14, 2018
The Sun claims judges on Strictly were “furious” after Seann Walsh and Katya Jones remained on the show.
Tomorrow's front page: Strictly Come Dancing judges and dance pros were furious after love rats Seann Walsh and Katya Jones avoided the chop. https://t.co/dASCodgx7dpic.twitter.com/efBA8WEsyB
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 14, 2018
The Daily Mail leads with elderly people being prescribed ballroom dancing or cookery classes on the NHS to tackle the crisis of loneliness.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/nM2oUEG3eN
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) October 14, 2018
The Daily Express leads with Brexit, reporting that Mrs May is “fighting for her political life”.
EXPRESS: Half of Cabinet in threat to quit over Brexit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/nQHgzdycD2
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 14, 2018
And the Daily Star carries quotes from Jennifer Saunders that comedy writers are too scared of offending people.
STAR: Telly Jen: Killjoys are ruining Comedy #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/wb6O161hNU
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 14, 2018