What the papers say – February 13
Tributes to England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks feature on most of Wednesday’s front pages.
Brexit is a focus for many, while there are also reports on university funding and Home Office deportations.
The Sun and the Daily Mirror carry front-page tributes to Banks, whose death at the age of 81 was announced on Tuesday.
Tomorrow's front page: Football united to salute England World Cup winning legend Gordon Banks who has died aged 81 https://t.co/f1zTgEEMqbpic.twitter.com/0eV0UWzShc
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 12, 2019
Tomorrow's front page: The hero who could fly#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/RxhbpR7vcHpic.twitter.com/6Jtjkk0g1j
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 12, 2019
On to Brexit, and the head of MI6 could stay on for up to two years beyond his November retirement date to help handle changes after Britain leaves the EU, according to The Times.
MI6 chief set to stay in post over Brexit fears#tomorrowspaperstoday@BBCHelenaLee#Breixt#MI6pic.twitter.com/Ash0qNs4mz
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 12, 2019
The Metro leads with Jeremy Corbyn’s accusation of Brexit “blackmail” against the Prime Minister after she delayed a key vote.
Wednesday's front page:BREXIT: PMACCUSED OFBLACKMAIL#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/8NWKTCtD6D
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) February 12, 2019
Meanwhile Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has struck a positive tone on Britain’s post-Brexit prospects, saying it could herald a new order of international trade, the Daily Telegraph says.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Carney swaps fear for hope' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GxDYgDeEKS
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 12, 2019
The Daily Express reports that the PM’s chief Brexit negotiator was overheard discussing how Britain might leave the EU in a Brussels bar.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Express
– Secret Brexit plot exposed in hotel bar
– Tribute to Gordon Banks: Legend and a gentleman#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/l0TIULi8ma
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) February 12, 2019
In other news, the Home Office has been criticised for expediting the deportation of asylum seekers to Zimbabwe, according to The Guardian.
The Guardian front page, Wednesday 13 February 2019: Home Office under fire for sending asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/OdsZ1iza9Z
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 12, 2019
The Independent and the i report on university finances.
Wednesday's front page: Universities cut staff and ministers warns some could go bankrupt as financial crisis deepens #tomorrowspaperstoday#skypapers#bbcpaperspic.twitter.com/qPNLxjDsEL
— i newspaper (@theipaper) February 12, 2019
And the Daily Mail leads with its Great British Spring Clean campaign.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/CmTeGt5skA
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 12, 2019