What the papers say – March 12
Theresa May’s meeting with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker leads the majority of Tuesday’s papers.
The Sun says the PM secured a “dramatic backstop breakthrough” that “breathed life into her Brexit deal”.
Tomorrow's front page: Theresa May breathes new life into her Brexit deal with a dramatic backstop breakthrough https://t.co/AKbQG6xyTvpic.twitter.com/QZtzlFB9Uf
— The Sun (@TheSun) March 11, 2019
The Times leads with Mrs May’s call for MPs to back her “improved” deal after securing changes that she said mean the UK cannot be kept in the backstop.
May claims victory in Brexit backstop talks@thetimes 2nd edition#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#Brexitpic.twitter.com/J5TzYjiCPe
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) March 11, 2019
The “legally binding” changes meant that the PM believes the deal can get through the Commons, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'May keeps deal afloat after last-minute Strasbourg dash' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/81kxJn4PPn
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 11, 2019
However it was not certain the changes will win over hardline Eurosceptic MPs, The Guardian says.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 12 March 2019: May secures ‘improved’ deal – but will it be enough? pic.twitter.com/m5Y6UkiF7g
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 11, 2019
The plan could see Attorney General Geoffrey Cox alter his legal advice on Britain’s EU departure, the Daily Mail reports.
MAIL: Sealed with a kiss? #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/i2OHQtdmJS
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 11, 2019
The Daily Express says the key concessions could see the PM clinch the vote.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Express front page:
– Theresa May wins ‘legally binding’ changes on backstop to clinch Commons vote today – now let's unite Britain #Brexit
– #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/1ZKeU5I66o
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) March 11, 2019
But the Financial Times says EU diplomats were doubtful the concessions will be enough to get the deal over the line.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 12 March https://t.co/mpwzOdYbptpic.twitter.com/Fb0IMXTuvz
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 11, 2019
In other news the Daily Mirror leads with concerns over Boeing’s 737 Max 8 aircraft after the Ethiopia Airlines crash.
MIRROR: Ground Them #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/bFvQW40MEj
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 11, 2019