What the papers say – April 15
The latest on Brexit and Theresa May’s future as Prime Minister make headlines on Monday, while many front pages feature pictures of Masters winner Tiger Woods.
The Times leads with Mrs May’s Cabinet rivals saying she should stay in office until Brexit is sorted amid fears Brexiteers want her gone in June.
The Times 15/4/2019Tiger Woods celebrates after sinking his putt on the 18th green to win during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, April 14, 2019. Photo : Andrew Redington/Getty Images#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#themasters@thetimespic.twitter.com/rACXtUwq5m
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 14, 2019
The Daily Telegraph leads with comments made by Chancellor Philip Hammond on Conservative colleagues Michael Gove and Boris Johnson after he claimed the pair formed an “unintended suicide pact” during the last Conservative leadership contest.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: Hammond mocks Brexiteer 'suicide pact' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/pSWX2GHP1F
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 14, 2019
The Guardian leads on a new Government consultation about evictions, calling them a victory for tenant rights.
The Guardian front page, Monday 15 April 2015: Short-notice evictions face axe in tenant rights victory pic.twitter.com/CygTgo5an5
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 14, 2019
The Financial Times carries a report on some NHS trusts giving doctors their pension contributions in cash to circumvent tighter pension rules.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday April 15 https://t.co/WRqbyoQ82zpic.twitter.com/pxQj0eqEll
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 14, 2019
The Metro carries a plea from Iain Duncan Smith that Mrs May should resign before a “meltdown” at the European elections.
Monday's front page:'MAY MUSTGO IN MAY'#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/ZN0jVTtfL6
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) April 14, 2019
The i also leads on machinations within the Conservative Party.
Monday’s i PAPER: Tories plot to bring down PM #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jhjJcNora0
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 14, 2019
While the Independent leads with a report claiming hundreds of children with special needs have been “forced out of school”.
Monday’s INDEPENDENT digital: Special needs children excluded from schools #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/n1Z0YwljhP
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 14, 2019
The Daily Mirror carries a dispatch from Kabul where British troops are stationed.
Tomorrow's front page: On the terror frontline #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/43WZmb7awHpic.twitter.com/wGNJmWo6sk
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 14, 2019
The Daily Mail says that runaway bride Shamima Begum has been granted legal aid to fight the decision to strip her of British citizenship.
Monday’s MAIL: Jihadi bride is handed legal aid #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/wW2DhyJrGY
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 14, 2019
The Daily Express reports on the scale of weapons being seized at courtrooms across the country.
Monday’s EXPRESS: 44,740 weapons seized at court #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/4Z6nvgTv3N
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 14, 2019
While the Daily Star reports that “millions” of Britons are due to call in sick after staying up late to watch Game Of Thrones.
Monday’s STAR: Game of Throne a sickie #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/qUo7pvt3mw
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) April 14, 2019