What the papers say – July 22
As Theresa May’s prime ministership enters its final hours, Brexit dominates the headlines and some front pages also feature a picture of Prince George wearing an England jersey, as well as a nefarious act by a seagull.
The Daily Mirror front page says the government is in chaos as “Tories vow to jump ship when Johnson is prime minister”.
Tomorrow's front page: All at sea#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/9qlfFt4yb6pic.twitter.com/kMB2uUt0IE
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 21, 2019
The Guardian covers similar ground, saying Mr Johnson faces a possible loss of majority if he becomes prime minister this week.
Guardian front page, Monday 22 July 2019: Ministers vow to step down and thwart no-deal Brexit pic.twitter.com/QkUZtsntN6
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 21, 2019
The Independent reports that one of the UK’s trade envoy has quit over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. Andrew Percy is quoted as saying he felt “patronised” by trade secretary Liam Fox.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Trade envoy quits over no-deal Brexit plan #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/MMsGFsspTG
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 21, 2019
The Daily Telegraph leads on a story quoting Mr Johnson as saying “if we can put a man on the moon, we can solve the Northern Irish border problem”, while the Financial Times says the pound has fallen almost 1% on fears of a no-deal Brexit.
FINANCIAL TIMES: Sterling plunges to 2 year low on mounting risk of no deal Brexit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/uF9A81Ui9J
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 16, 2019
The Times reports that 40% of Labour members want Jeremy Corbyn to quit as party leader.
Collapse in grassroots support for Corbyn#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolispic.twitter.com/dEsMc0Yi7w
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) July 21, 2019
The Sun says a London Bridge terrorist’s widow is haunted by seeing his face in their daughter.
Tomorrow's front page: London Bridge terrorist's widow: 'I see face of terrorist in our girl' https://t.co/idiK2pgRvApic.twitter.com/GGlqWEO6Ak
— The Sun (@TheSun) July 21, 2019
The Daily Express reports that Dame Vera Lynn has blasted the treatment of the elderly in reference to plans to make the over-75s pay for their TV licence.
Delighted that 102 year-old Dame Vera Lynn is still able to do some ‘lambasting’. #DailyExpresspic.twitter.com/Dt4ciIwAIe
— Toby Wood (@TobyWoody) July 21, 2019
And the Daily Star has a front page headline concerning a missing dog and a daring seagull.
STAR: Psycho seagull stole my dog from garden #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/P5XZuzrtjm
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 21, 2019