What the papers say – February 4
A row over the price of a life-extending cystic fibrosis drug, the latest on Brexit and a celebrity’s new dogs are on Monday’s front pages.
The Guardian leads with calls for the Government to step in after drugmakers set the price of a life-extending cystic fibrosis treatment at £105,000 per patient per year.
Guardian front page, Monday 4 February 2018: Ministers urged to intervene over 'unaffordable' cystic fibrosis drug pic.twitter.com/64sf1Kt4q6
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 3, 2019
The i also leads with the story, reporting that the NHS has deemed the drug is too expensive.
Monday i: NHS drugs scandal stops treatment for cystic fibrosis #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/0srJToA841
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 3, 2019
Potential ramifications of Nissan’s decision not to build one of its cars in the UK lead The Times.
The Times 4/2/2019The Royal Opera House has reacted in anger after seats for Verdi's La forza del destino, starring Anna Netrebko, were up for sale for up to £3,435 each. Photo : Kommersant Photo Agency/REX/Shutterstock#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday@RoyalOperaHouse@thetimespic.twitter.com/cdmlShHDjU
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 3, 2019
The Japanese carmaker’s move is also on the Financial Times’ front page, with the paper saying it has been linked to fears over a no-deal Brexit.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday February 4 https://t.co/nsQM30rXHnpic.twitter.com/r3MAN6SiEY
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 3, 2019
In other Brexit news, the Metro leads with leading Remainer Sir Vince Cable’s claim that a “significant” number of Labour and Conservative MPs are considering leaving their parties to join him.
Monday's front page:VINCE'S BLOCKBREXIT PARTY#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/hN2leK3rHm
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) February 3, 2019
The Daily Express leads with efforts by the Prime Minister to find Brexit unity in her party.
Monday’s EXPRESS: Crunch summit to save Brexit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/1087O78y6V
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) February 3, 2019
On its front page, the Daily Mirror carries demands by Gordon Brown to keep the TV licence free for over-75s.
Tomorrow's front page: Betrayed #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/Rnyo1zRIl6pic.twitter.com/vi1Hk61WEM
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 3, 2019
Smart meters will be used by the NHS to monitor dementia patients, the Daily Mail reports.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/9SoBxF3HPN
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 3, 2019
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss has spoken to the Daily Telegraph about women and business.
Monday's DailyTelegraph front page: Women 'must not see profit as vulgar' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/je6sHZGXP3
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 4, 2019
The Independent says the number of parents representing themselves in child custody battles at family courts has more than doubled in six years.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/sCY92s0dVC
— The Independent (@Independent) February 3, 2019
And Britain’s Got Talent host Ant McPartlin has bought two new dogs, The Sun reports
Tomorrow's front page: Thrilled Ant McPartlin cradles two Maltipoo pups he has bought to help with his fresh start https://t.co/R9v7UXrKqFpic.twitter.com/WZarulNykG
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 3, 2019