What the papers say – December 11
One story dominates the front pages on Tuesday after Theresa May opted to postpone a vote on her Brexit deal indefinitely.
The Times reports Mrs May will “beg” European leaders for help in rescuing her blueprint, with Downing Street said to be “pinning its hopes” on other European leaders to avoid a hard border between the UK and Ireland.
Tuesday’s TIMES: “May pleads for help from Europe” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/YwtXQVWKIl
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 10, 2018
The DailyTelegraph riffs on Margaret Thatcher’s 1980 conference speech with the headline “The lady is for turning”, with the paper reporting there are fears Brexit could be delayed.
Tuesday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'The lady *is* for turning'#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/laiILIau4M
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 10, 2018
The Guardian calls Mrs May “desperate” and says the Prime Minister will attempt to salvage her Brexit deal and her premiership through European diplomacy.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 11 December 2018 Desperate May reveals her plan B: to buy more time pic.twitter.com/SwI29VTK8v
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 10, 2018
The FinancialTimes also runs with the Brexit latest, pointing out the pound has hit an 18-month low.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday December 11 https://t.co/4t36Dyg5TJpic.twitter.com/BUWeBMvTBj
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 10, 2018
The Metro reports on the unlikely meeting of minds of Jacob Rees-Mogg and Jeremy Corbyn who have said the PM must “govern or resign”.
Tuesday's front page:THE CLOCK ISNOW TICKINGFOR NO DEAL#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/rwOLGD4jeL
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) December 10, 2018
The i runs with the headline “Mayday!”, saying there is anger on both sides of the Commons.
Tuesday's front page: Mayday! PM calls off Brexit vote ahead of extraordinary Commons defeat #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4zSwc7O1jW
— i newspaper (@theipaper) December 10, 2018
The Independent reports European leaders saying they will not renegotiate after Mrs May shelved Tuesday’s planned vote.
Tuesday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Let’s call the whole thing off” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ayHecfcdSv
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 10, 2018
The DailyMirror says Mrs May is “running scared” and reports she is returning to Brussels to renegotiate her “hated” deal with the EU.
Tuesday’s Daily MIRROR: “May Running Scared” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4kpIpGU6CV
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 10, 2018
The Sun says the Prime Minister is “well and truly stuffed” after shelving the vote which will “condemn Britain to continuing chaos and crisis through Christmas and into the New Year”.
Tomorrow's front page: Theresa May calls off her Brexit deal vote at the 11th hour – condemning Britain to continuing chaos and crisis through Christmas https://t.co/yuYDd56bQzpic.twitter.com/A5KqI8fyQ8
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 10, 2018
The DailyMail says Mrs May’s tour to Europe is the “last roll of the dice”.
Tuesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/sVMRBJ2eRR
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) December 10, 2018
The DailyExpress says the EU has a choice between a “better deal or no deal”.
Tuesday’s @Daily_Express front page
– Let’s keep it simple: Better deal or no deal #Brexit
– Babes in Wood beast guilty: Now I can grieve after 32 years says mum
– Free Christmas gift guide
– King Harry: Why my wife is happy to see less of me #ImACeleb#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xUPfFXPtzO
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 10, 2018
And the Daily Star reports on Harry Redknapp’s success on I’m A Celeb.
Tuesday’s Daily STAR: “The Guv’nor” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/dnAm5QsMRt
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 10, 2018