What the papers say – November 30
Brexit continues to make the front pages of the papers on Friday, while health issues and an honour for the former boss of Network Rail also make the fronts.
The Times reports the Metropolitan Police will consider deploying armed officers in parts of London “worst hit by gang violence”.
THE TIMES: Police to be armed in crackdown on gangs #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/cdiDQIm88K
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 29, 2018
The Daily Telegraph runs with a report suggesting 100 Conservative MPs have spoken out against Theresa May’s Brexit plans, with the paper saying support for her blueprint has “collapsed in Westminster”.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Hundred Tory MPs denounce May's deal' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/NRpUS7l4WJ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 29, 2018
The Guardian leads with reports of the Government relaxing immigration rules which will allow more foreign doctors to come to the UK to “fill widespread NHS gaps”.
The Guardian front page, 30.11.18: Limits on non-EU doctors to be relaxed to plug NHS gaps pic.twitter.com/cOx3k9HTol
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 29, 2018
The Financial Times carries the latest at Unilever, with chief Paul Polman stepping down following a defeat over plans to move the company’s headquarters to Rotterdam.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 30 November https://t.co/U92E5xjlB9pic.twitter.com/s6GiBa2Myz
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 29, 2018
The Metro calls the planned debate between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn the “farce show” as the former would prefer a discussion on the BBC while the Labour leader would prefer ITV to host.
Friday's front page:FARCE SHOW#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/1JbYNXapcx
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 29, 2018
The i says Christmas could be cancelled for MPs if they vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Friday's front page of i#buyapaper#tomorrowspaperstoday#skypapers#bbcnews#BrexitDebate#VicarGatepic.twitter.com/dhMRpdfUAc
— Oly Duff (@olyduff) November 29, 2018
The Independent leads with the latest step in the fight against diabetes, reporting the NHS will prescribe a “liquid diet” of soups and shakes which will limit patients to 800 calories a day.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/keRBvzltmY
— The Independent (@Independent) November 29, 2018
The Daily Mirror says that an “addiction to sugary food and drinks” is leading to a rise in dental extractions among children.
Tomorrow's front page: Left to rot #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/TGb8ZWsHXBpic.twitter.com/XIdTPVUhau
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 29, 2018
The Sun says that Seann Walsh will not be performing on the Strictly tour.
Tomorrow's front page: BBC bosses have dropped love rat Seann Walsh from Strictly's love tour to protect the show's family-friendly image https://t.co/aQXyDNs3Cepic.twitter.com/IYfbz1agG8
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 29, 2018
The Daily Mail carries backlash after former Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne was awarded a CBE.
Friday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/ahB7vueQ4c
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 29, 2018
The Daily Express carries a letter from a former soldier calling for an end to prosecutions of Northern Ireland veterans.
Tomorrow’s @Daily_Express front page
– EXCLUSIVE: Soldier’s damning letter every MP must read
– Why Billy Connolly failed to see Parky’s funny side
– Kindly postman delivers card to ‘daddy in heaven’
– #Strictly Shirley Ballas sparkles #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/kuxh0flHBS
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 29, 2018
And the Daily Star says that Ozzy Osbourne was nearly killed by a manicure.
DAILY STAR: Manicure nearly killed me #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xpcpUWukUm
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 29, 2018