What the papers say – February 27
Brexit dominates Wednesday’s front pages after Theresa May opened the door for a delay to Britain’s departure from the EU.
The Times says Cabinet ministers have turned on each other after the Prime Minister was forced to give MPs the chance to seek an extension to Article 50.
The Times 27/2/2019Sophie Okonedo, 50, with her CBE for services to drama from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA #thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#sophieokonedo@thetimespic.twitter.com/TJohbemiG2
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 26, 2019
Two former Cabinet ministers have written in the Daily Telegraph, warning MPs that voting in favour of a delay would be voting in favour of a second referendum.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Delaying Brexit is "a plot to stop it"' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/FXYmSf4b9x
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 26, 2019
Leading Leaver Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested Mrs May faces being drawn into a “plot to stop Brexit”, the i says.
Wednesday's front page: Theresa May hits the pause button on Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/Z0T4YiK1BP
— i newspaper (@theipaper) February 26, 2019
After addressing the Commons on Tuesday, the PM has written in the Daily Mail saying she is close to winning concessions from Brussels and calls for MPs to back her deal.
Wednesday’s Daily MAIL: “May: Now Do Your Duty” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/SEvDb65s2c
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 26, 2019
The Metro and the Daily Express pick out Mrs May’s assessment that solving Brexit is “simples” – echoing the catchphrase of Compare The Market meerkat Aleksandr.
Wednesday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Brexit? It’s ‘Simples’ …Back My Deal” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/v8giGK7NOx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 26, 2019
Wednesday's front page:THERESA MEERKAT#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/ci3qtNKF4z
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) February 26, 2019
The Financial Times says the pound climbed 1.2% against the dollar to 1.312 amid some relief that a hard Brexit was less likely, while sterling hit a near two-year high against the euro at 1.162.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 27 February https://t.co/xOkzXJMF8dpic.twitter.com/abgTpJOEtF
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 26, 2019
The Guardian focuses on Government projections that suggest the economy would be 9% weaker in the long run if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
The Guardian front page, Wednesday 27 February 2019 Government: no-deal Brexit may cut UK economy by 9% pic.twitter.com/XjCKScLxHn
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 26, 2019
Away from Brexit, and the Daily Mirror leads with figures that suggest criminals being monitored by private probation firms have killed 225 people in the last four years.
Tomorrow's front page: Contract killers#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/5zctnOwgsepic.twitter.com/mRKy8EWFpi
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 26, 2019
The Sun says a murderer fighting deportation has been filmed assaulting his wife.
Tomorrow's front page: 'Brute farce' https://t.co/ibiREQaEoSpic.twitter.com/ok4Gb8JpIb
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 26, 2019