What the papers say – January 10
Brexit leads the papers on Thursday as Prime Minister Theresa May offered MPs new assurances over the backstop if they back her deal.
In a dramatic day in Westminster, MPs also backed an amendment requiring Mrs May to set out a Plan B if her Withdrawal Agreement falls in the Commons.
The Times leads on Mrs May’s Brexit plans, which the paper says are in “tatters” after Conservative remainers discussed an alternative with their Labour colleagues.
The Times 10/1/2019Jeff Bezos, 54, the chief executive of Amazon, is to divorce his wife MacKenzie, 48. Worth 107 billion, the couple are the richest in the world. Photo : Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#gettyimages#jeffbezos@thetimespic.twitter.com/zNaUiTUfGg
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 9, 2019
The Daily Telegraph leads on criticism of Speaker John Bercow, who is said to have “seized control” of the Brexit process from Mrs May.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Mr Speaker takes control' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GqH90cRWmw
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 9, 2019
The Guardian runs with reports of Mrs May’s power “ebbing away” after “another humiliating defeat”, as her room for manoeuvre was lessened if her deal falls.
Guardian front page, Thursday 10 January 2019: May’s power ebbing away as she suffers another humiliating defeat pic.twitter.com/34J3ZxxTfQ
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 9, 2019
The Financial Times also leads on Brexit, with Mrs May forced to draw up a Plan B should the Government lose the vote next week.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Thursday January 10 https://t.co/ubVGlRTiHzpic.twitter.com/Dt1jcHRfPc
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 9, 2019
The Metro leads on the divorce of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
Thursday's front page:AMAZON BOSS IN$137BN DIVORCE#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/jXUehy8oMN
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 9, 2019
While the i claims that Mrs May is “losing control of Brexit”.
Thursday's front page: Theresa May losing control of Brexit as she loses second damaging Commons vote #tomorrowspaperstoday#skypaperspic.twitter.com/ETohjy6afI
— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 9, 2019
The Independent says that MPs are planning a push for a second referendum.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/9s9DaTqzwL
— The Independent (@Independent) January 9, 2019
The Daily Mirror says Mrs May has “caved in” on workers’ rights to save her deal.
Tomorrow's front page: May caves in on workers' rights to save Brexit deal#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/ubrhR67pR6pic.twitter.com/A9Dd5vXxGu
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 9, 2019
The Sun says the Speaker was “out of order” as MPs accused him of trying to “scupper Brexit”.
Tomorrow's front page: Commons Speaker John Bercow accused of trying to sabotage Brexit https://t.co/AC3wgoiGpupic.twitter.com/goRxDferHm
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 9, 2019
The Daily Mail runs with a similar theme, saying he is a “disgrace to his office”.
Thursday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/MGNxMcF5mD
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 9, 2019
The Daily Express accuses Mr Bercow of “flouting rules to thwart Brexit”.
Thursday’s @Daily_Express front page
– Commons Speaker Bercow accused of flouting rules to thwart #Brexit
– EXCLUSIVE End of an era – Is Queen’s most dutiful aide stepping aside?
– Amazon boss and his £110hn divorce#tomrrowspaperstoday#frontpagespic.twitter.com/1UBEe6vPWf
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 9, 2019
While the Daily Star carries a story about Rio Ferdinand’s fiancee’s mental health.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Star
– Rio's Kate opens up on her anxiety battle
– Gordon Ramsay's in a bit of bother
– And @itvcorrie's Michael Le Vell's bankruptcy is over #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/RAlRX2iQJn
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) January 9, 2019