What the papers say – April 5
A variety of stories make the front pages on Friday – from the latest on Brexit to a crackdown on social media platforms over harmful content.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Theresa May’s ministers have discussed the possibility of giving MPs a vote on a second referendum during Brexit talks with Jeremy Corbyn.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'May raises prospect of second referendum' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/OiL0PxVM5N
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 4, 2019
The Times says Cabinet ministers are seeking to block the Prime Minister from agreeing a Brexit delay of up to a year.
Cabinet plot to stop May bid for long Brexit delay#tomorrowspaperstoday@MsHelicat#Brexitpic.twitter.com/FNMw1ykeeC
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 4, 2019
MPs were “bogged down again”, the Metro says, as it reports that proceedings in the House of Commons were dramatically called off due to a leak in the chamber’s ceiling.
Friday’s METRO: What a shower in the house. #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/I734KipMCQ
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 4, 2019
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports on leaked government plans which suggest social media executives could be held personally liable for harmful content on their platforms.
Guardian front page, 5 April 2019: Crackdown on tech firms over harmful web content pic.twitter.com/Yv8l8WEUDD
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 4, 2019
The Daily Mail leads on what it calls a victory in its campaign against “insurance loyalty rip-offs”, reporting that company Saga would now offer policies with fixed prices for three years.
Friday’s MAIL: Victory in war on insurance loyalty rip-offs #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ke1b3DubvK
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 4, 2019
And the i says more than 20 universities have been accused of using “unethical” admission practices that are “trapping” students into accepting higher education places.
Friday’s i: Universities named and shamed over offers #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/IHHYhWLKtH
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 4, 2019
In other news, The Sun claims the Duke of Sussex took Meghan on a £33,000-a-night “babymoon”.
Tomorrow's front page: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry went on a three-night £33,000 'babymoon' https://t.co/nCnvUnGjZbpic.twitter.com/ntI9Ybdezd
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 4, 2019
The Daily Express reports that its campaign for life-saving cystic fibrosis drugs to be made available on the NHS has helped trigger a Commons debate.
Here is tomorrow's @Daily_Express Express front page:
– 100,000 thank yous: Cystic fibrosis petition wins Commons debate– Shilton's #Brexit trolls fury#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/U9Zu5JHfrm
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 4, 2019
Barbara Windsor leads the Daily Mirror.
Tomorrow's front page: Babs agony #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/b476qkT89Gpic.twitter.com/WcD2batXDi
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 4, 2019
And the Financial Times reports that Ethiopia has found that pilots of its flagship carrier were not to blame for a plane crash killing 157 people last month and called for Boeing to carry out a full investigation into the anti-stall system of its 737 Max aircraft.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 5 April https://t.co/qRbWDVAz1Jpic.twitter.com/DmzJ5ccMQM
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 4, 2019
Elsewhere, the Daily Star leads on the start of the Grand National festival.
Here is tomorrow's Daily Star front page:
– And they're off! Going's good for #Aintree fillies– Ant & Tears– Cobra's Agony– Maddie Hope#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/7U9OQha519
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) April 4, 2019