What the papers say – May 1
A variety of stories make the front pages on Wednesday, from the escalating situation in Venezuela, the latest movements on Brexit and the contaminated blood inquiry.
The Times carries the unrest in Caracas on its front page, saying that armoured vehicles “ploughed into anti-government protesters”.
The Times 1/5/2019An opposition demonstrator in Venezuela yesterday, meanwhile armoured vehicles ploughed into anti-government protesters. Guaido urged the military to topple the Maduro regime. Photo : REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday@thetimespic.twitter.com/D0rXmhXvdu
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 30, 2019
The Daily Telegraph carries Brexit on its front page with the paper reporting that Prime Minister Theresa May is to “cave in” to Labour demands, which include Britain joining a customs union.
TELEGRAPH; May ‘on verge of caving in to Labour’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GU8F6pMonm
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 30, 2019
The Guardian carries a different angle on Britain’s departure from the European Union, after Jeremy Corbyn “faced down” deputy leader Tom Watson who has called for a second Brexit referendum.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 1 May 2019: Anger as Corbyn faces down calls for Labour to back new Brexit vote pic.twitter.com/OoMLmwBraL
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 30, 2019
The Independent also leads on Labour’s stance on Brexit after the party’s National Executive Committee said its manifesto for the European election would support “Labour’s alternative plan” or a general election – short of a commitment to a People’s Vote.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/i7lABK6Tj7
— The Independent (@Independent) April 30, 2019
The Financial Times reports US president Donald Trump has “dropped a central demand” from trade negotiations with China – to halt alleged commercial cyber theft – in a bid to resolve a trade dispute.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Wednesday May 1 https://t.co/F5IsCdU5RJpic.twitter.com/3IlfhfdMKF
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 30, 2019
The Metro leads with the court case of cricketer Alex Hepburn who was jailed for five years for rape.
Wednesday's front page:GOD'S GIFT? NO, A FOUL RAPIST#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/kitoEW23Cb
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) April 30, 2019
The i carries evidence from the start of the contaminated blood inquiry, with the paper calling it “the biggest scandal in NHS history”.
Wednesday's front page: Victims of contaminated blood scandal tell of horrors they faced as inquiry begins #tomorrowspaperstoday#skypapers#bbcpaperspic.twitter.com/IUvnnJl8dP
— i newspaper (@theipaper) April 30, 2019
The Daily Mirror carries an interview with Chris Packham after the TV host said he received a death threat.
Tomorrow's front page: 'They want me dead… but I won't be silenced' #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/MSKK2iH09zpic.twitter.com/Hy08nZnUsq
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 30, 2019
The Sun leads on “outrage” after Marks and Spencer stopped using gelatine in their sweets.
Tomorrow's front page: M&S has been accused of killing Percy Pig – by sneakily turning all versions of the sweets vegetarian https://t.co/7nwHuWZlCkpic.twitter.com/3B07mVn4Kz
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 30, 2019
The Daily Mail reports Theresa May and Conservative cabinet colleagues had dinner with the wife of a former ally of Vladimir Putin.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/fCeAZ8fPLF
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) April 30, 2019
The Daily Express reports on a reduction in the number of ATMs offering free cash withdrawals.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Express#frontpages– Is this the end for free cashpoint machines? – @susannareid100 swept off her feet all in the #LineofDuty – Insure yourself to pay for old age care– Suranne Jones: How sex expert calmed my nerves for TV role#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jAT9ly3bsN
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 30, 2019
And the Daily Star carries a story about Australian cricketer James Faulkner who posted a message on social media which many took to be a message about him coming out as a gay man.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star#frontpages – Australian cricketer praised for 'coming out' says he's not really gay– #Corrie@Faye_Brookes quits– @ChrisGPackham says thugs want to kill him – Plus reaction from #SpursAjax#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Ovaq2qdxaw
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) April 30, 2019