What the papers say – November 2
An investigation into Arron Banks over the Leave.EU campaign spending, a ministerial resignation and a potential return for David Cameron make headlines on Friday.
The Times leads with a report which claims civil service “failings” over the Windrush scandal forced former Home Secretary Amber Rudd to resign.
Friday’s TIMES: “Home Office blundering exposed by leaked file” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jCf8LadAC4
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018
The Daily Telegraph runs with the fallout following the resignation of Tracey Crouch over the Government’s decision to delay curbs on gambling machines.
Friday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'May faces revolt over gambling curbs delay' #TomorrowsPaperTodaypic.twitter.com/7UbwrctiPe
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 1, 2018
The Guardian leads with Mr Banks after the National Crime Agency said it was to investigate “allegations of multiple criminal offences” by the unofficial leave campaign in the Brexit referendum.
Friday’s GUARDIAN: “https://t.co/6mFzdoFygU backer Banks faces criminal inquiry over Brexit campaign” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/F3DahIbXEg
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018
The Financial Times also runs with the National Crime Agency story, with Mr Banks reported to “welcome” the inquiry.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 2 November https://t.co/2RYm0q0Oefpic.twitter.com/1fSZdeTwj8
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 1, 2018
The Metro reports on Mr Banks, saying that £8 million paid to the Leave.EU campaign did not come from the insurance mogul.
Friday's front page:COPS PROBE INTOBREXIT VOTE FUNDS#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/BXZ75N2nPq
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 1, 2018
The i carries a story on university finance, saying that three institutions are “in peril”. The Government has been asked to protect students and staff by offering to bail out universities which are “on the brink”, the paper says.
Friday’s i – “Unis on the brink: ministers urged to fund bail-outs” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/uUjQb9JxYh
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018
The Independent runs with the Leave.EU story, saying leading Brexiteers “face criminal investigation”.
Friday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Leading Brexiteers face criminal investigation” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Qvy1fZAAAQ
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018
The Daily Mirror reports a pilot due to fly out of Heathrow was nine times the limit having drunk two bottles of wine and five cans of beer the night before working.
Tomorrow's front page: Heathrow pilot nine times alcohol limit#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/X7ZtIK4U0Vpic.twitter.com/EsAPFHs9j8
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 1, 2018
The Sun reports that David Cameron is mulling a return to frontline politics.
Tomorrow's front page: David Cameron has told his friends he is mulling a RETURN to frontline politics – and fancies being Foreign Secretary https://t.co/cRYCAxarl5pic.twitter.com/6doxmPMYky
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 1, 2018
The Daily Mail says the Prime Minister is facing a “crisis” after Ms Crouch left her role over delays to introducing a £2 stake limit on betting machines.
Friday’s Daily MAIL: “Blood On Their Hands” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/JmrSGfuUh4
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018
The Daily Express reports concerns from police about violent crime, with one senior officer saying it was like the “wild west”.
Friday’s @Daily_Express front page
– EXCLUSIVE: ‘Wild West’ Britain out of control #ukcrime
– Rio to marry new love after heartache
– Minister of conscience quits in gambling protest#frontpages#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/c8JLKd6mDs
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 1, 2018
And the Daily Star leads with Rio Ferdinand proposing to Kate Wright.
Friday’s Daily STAR: “How Could I Not Say… YEEEEES!” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/VBLnAevGfB
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) November 1, 2018