What the papers say – January 30
Brexit makes the bulk of the headlines on Wednesday after MPs gave their backing to proposals to replace the controversial backstop.
The Times writes that Theresa May “united” her Conservative party, adding that she “won the reprieve” a fortnight after suffering defeat on her Brexit deal in the Commons.
May unites Tories behind fresh talks with Brussels#tomorrowspaperstoday@BBCHelenaLee#Brexitpic.twitter.com/eyukCMcO56
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 29, 2019
The Daily Telegraph says Mrs May will “take the battle back to Brussels”, reporting that there will be a “showdown”.
Wednesday's Telegraph: "May takes the Brexit battle back to Brussels" pic.twitter.com/rCnsODb20j#BBCPapers#tomorrowspaperstoday (via @BBCHelenaLee)
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 29, 2019
The Guardian carries the EU response to the Commons vote, saying that “nothing has changed”.
The Guardian front page, Wednesday 30 January 2019 May goes back to Brussels but EU says: nothing has changed pic.twitter.com/BJXsfQ4L02
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 29, 2019
The FinancialTimes says Mrs May and the bloc are on a “collision course”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 30 January https://t.co/CMaurDKBwhpic.twitter.com/lfgOQT6z78
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 29, 2019
The Metro says Mrs May will head to Brussels to renegotiate the backstop in Ireland, adding Donald Tusk has said it cannot be revisited.
Wednesday's front page:OVER TO EU#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/EGR7h659dS
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 29, 2019
While the i says Brexit will “go to the wire”.
Brexit goes to the wire. Wednesday’s @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypapers#Brexitpic.twitter.com/iZz3dUG0Md
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) January 29, 2019
The Independent runs with the time between MPs backing Mrs May to negotiate a new deal and the EU saying it would not be possible.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/CMGyLqSF2G
— The Independent (@Independent) January 29, 2019
The DailyMirror calls it a “gamble”, reporting that Mrs May’s deal is “back from the dead”.
Tomorrow's front page: May's deal back from the dead…for now#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/l4Af4uPovCpic.twitter.com/t2Mx1lgY94
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 29, 2019
The Sun run with “backstop from the brink”, saying Mrs May won a “titanic fight”.
Tomorrow's front page: Theresa May won a titanic fight with Parliament to keep her Brexit deal alive. https://t.co/yuYDd56bQzpic.twitter.com/lvSfb2P2Yq
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 29, 2019
The DailyMail calls the vote a “triumph” for Mrs May, saying she united her party and “crushed” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/ZD2JSB2TGe
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 29, 2019
The DailyExpress calls it a “remarkable turnaround” for the “indomitable” Prime Minister.
Wednesday’s @Daily_Express front page
She did it! Our indomitable PM unites party and receives mandate to return to EU with Parliament’s full weight behind her… Now it’s up to EU #Brexit#tomorrowspaperstoday#frontpagespic.twitter.com/Szshw4Ec0z
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 29, 2019