What the papers say – January 28
A variety of stories make the headlines on Monday, from the latest on the Brexit debate ahead of this week’s vote to the closure of magistrates courts.
The Times leads with suggestions that those who previously supported Theresa May’s Brexit deal may desert her to push for a softer exit if Parliament backs a no-deal exit tomorrow
Tomorrow's front page :
"Loyalists threaten to desert May in push for soft Brexit"
Read more : https://t.co/HQJ5YN7s2vpic.twitter.com/FroDcv4w8Y
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 27, 2019
The DailyTelegraph leads with their columnist and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson saying that Mrs May is to return to Brussels to get the Northern Ireland customs backstop renegotiated.
Monday’s The Daily Telegraph: Boris: May is fighting to scrap backstop #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/V7P2VM9Utx
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) January 27, 2019
The Guardian runs with concerns about the justice system, reporting that more than half of all magistrates’ courts have closed since 2010 which has meant some witnesses, defendants and lawyers are having to travel further for justice.
Guardian front page, Monday 28 January 2019: Half of all magistrates courts axed since 2010 pic.twitter.com/qLeIcrWS5o
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 27, 2019
The FinancialTimes leads with comments from China’s ambassador to the European Union, who said Huawei was facing “discrimination” following security fears over the company’s involvement in 5G mobile projects.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 28 January https://t.co/8r4Xv7vXlDpic.twitter.com/zrzj4eVEa7
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 27, 2019
The Metro reports that social media firms have been put on notice about showing vulnerable teenagers images which “encourage self-harm and suicide”.
Monday's front page:'WILD WEST WEB' FIRMS FACING BAN#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/CFFRjhExUB
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 27, 2019
The i leads with the countdown to Brexit as there are 60 days until Britain is scheduled to leave the bloc.
Monday’s i: Gone in 60 days? #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/guroxZii6g
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) January 27, 2019
The Independent reports that student backing for Labour is falling, with the paper citing a poll suggesting the party’s stance on a second Brexit referendum may be playing a part.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/fnEB3y86XD
— The Independent (@Independent) January 27, 2019
The DailyMirror also runs with a warning to social media sites over “disturbing posts and images”.
Monday’s Daily Mirror: Stop online giants who help kill our kids #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/FatE2h16JM
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) January 27, 2019
The Sun reports that Briton Laura Plummer – who was jailed in Egypt after painkillers were found in her luggage – has been pardoned.
Tomorrow's front page: “The Sun saved my life": Egypt jail Brit dramatically freed from prison https://t.co/eCrfcKiq7cpic.twitter.com/uVSFZiUlKK
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 27, 2019
The DailyMail carries the latest on their campaign to give the country a spring clean.
Monday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/XVSOcpHJhf
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 27, 2019
And the Daily Star leads with claims made by TV comic Russell Howard that he was forced to rewrite a joke “in case it offended Islamic State terrorists”.
Monday’s Daily Star: PC Beeb gagged my ISIS sketch #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Tdfc0NfqRV
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) January 27, 2019