What the papers say – December 31
The Channel migration “crisis” and Sajid Javid’s actions to address it are back on the front pages on Monday.
The Home Secretary has addressed the issue in an article for the Daily Telegraph, warning there are “no easy answers” and many of the factors behind the increase in crossings are “outside of our control”.
The front page of tomorrow's @Telegraph: 'Javid: No easy answer to migrant dilemma' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/mMxnwzDHmD
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 30, 2018
However Mr Javid has been criticised by senior Tories for not doing enough to stop the crossings, The Times reports.
The Times 31/12/2018 A dancer from the London School of Samba performs at the preview event of the London New Year's Day Parade in Trafalgar Square, 30/12/2018. Photo : Vickie Flores/Alamy#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday@thetimespic.twitter.com/LwjlmFwmur
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) December 30, 2018
The i says the Home Secretary’s political rivals are “circling” as he seeks to limit damage to his leadership credentials.
Monday’s i – “Tory enemies circle Javid” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GC3aAv18Hp
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 30, 2018
Strictly star AJ Pritchard has told The Sun how his brother “saved his life” by throwing himself between the dancer and a group of nightclub attackers.
Tomorrow's front page: #Strictly's AJ Pritchard reveals how brother Curtis dived in front of violent yobs to save him during nightclub attack https://t.co/K99Hd7a81Epic.twitter.com/aUpKxZ4wCe
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 30, 2018
The Daily Mirror says cuts to NHS budgets resulted in the cancellation of nearly 70,000 operations in 2018, with a lack of beds, staff or equipment blamed.
Tomorrow's front page: Tory NHS cuts halt 70,000 operations#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/1A1hNTvWN5pic.twitter.com/7foWgprE9Y
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 30, 2018
Less than half of over-40s have taken a free national health check which could reduce the risk of dementia, the Daily Express reports.
Monday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Millions Snub Check To Spot Dementia” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/BtpSzwCbkI
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 30, 2018
On its front page The Guardian carries warnings by a number of GPs that children and young people are struggling to get NHS treatment for mental health problems.
Monday’s GUARDIAN: “Shortage of mental health care is putting children at risk, GPs warn” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/JSa0iTH7mT
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 30, 2018
The Daily Mail leads with its campaign to build up an army of volunteers for the NHS, saying 30,000 have signed up.
Monday’s Daily MAIL: “Thank You 30,000 Times Over” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/tisWPSIpBt
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) December 30, 2018
Four major US banks have warned that having staff commute to mainland Europe from London after Brexit is “not a long term option”, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 31 December https://t.co/eHGGkY71QTpic.twitter.com/ijSBhl4p2U
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 30, 2018