What the papers say – May 16
A range of stories make the front pages on Thursday, from the announcement the Jeremy Kyle Show is to be axed through to the future of Theresa May.
The Sun runs with comments from the “axed host”, saying both he and his production team were “utterly devastated” after the suspected suicide of participant Steve Dymond.
Tomorrow's front page: Jeremy Kyle says he is "utterly devastated" that his TV show has been axed https://t.co/NEvW0jm5dGpic.twitter.com/gRjC8FZw3a
— The Sun (@TheSun) May 15, 2019
The Daily Mirror says the 53-year-old is “heartbroken” about the death.
Tomorrow's front page: Jeremy Kyle 'I am heartbroken' #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/vvEYYSKaXHpic.twitter.com/QhH6vEu37M
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 15, 2019
Meanwhile, the Metro leads with an inquiry into reality shows in the wake of the death.
Thursday’s METRO: “Commons To Probe Reality Shows” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/c81aIGyzlg
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
The i also reports on the investigation, saying programmes such as Love Island could face new regulation.
Thursday’s i – “Reality TV shows to be investigated as Kyle is cancelled” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jvjlQWmztx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
Away from Jeremy Kyle and the death of Mr Dymond, and The Times leads with a transatlantic dispute over Iran. The paper carries details of a disagreement between the Pentagon and Britain’s top military commander in the US-led mission against Islamic State on the threat posed by the country.
The Times 16/5/2019Emerald Fennel, 33, has won rave reviews for her scriptwriting after taking over from Phoebe Waller- Bridge on the award winning BBC drama Killing Eve. Photo : Mike Marsland/Wireimage/Getty Images#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#killingeve@thetimespic.twitter.com/MmYLtHDDeF
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) May 15, 2019
Politics leads the Daily Telegraph, with the paper reporting Mrs May could be ousted from Downing Street within a month if she does not set out a timetable for departure to senior backbenchers on Thursday.
Thursday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Tories plot to topple May within a month” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/sWSOJUnMeX
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
The Guardian reports on the renationalisation of parts of the probation service. Chris Grayling moved the supervision of low and medium-risk offenders into private hands five years ago, but his successor as justice secretary has opted to bring offender management into a public body by 2021.
Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Probation will be renationalised after disastrous Grayling reforms” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jYNt7ykdki
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
The Financial Times leads with Donald Trump opting to delay a decision on implementing tariffs on cars and car parts.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 16 May https://t.co/4wWtlt95O7pic.twitter.com/JoXLAGvKqJ
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) May 15, 2019
The Independent reports that Liam Fox has contradicted Cabinet colleague Michael Gove and said chlorinated chicken may be accepted in the UK in a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States.
Thursday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Chlorinated chicken may come to UK, admits Fox” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/A0RFUATCiU
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
The Daily Mail reports on a £75 million programme which has been hailed as the “best chance yet” of beating cancer.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “New Dawn In Cancer War” #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/dG9Dy32cP0
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 15, 2019
The Daily Express leads with the same tale, reporting millions of lives could be saved by new drugs.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Express – New drugs to beat cancer in a decade– Jumpin @MickJagger is back– Sir #DavidAttenborough helps beaches clean up their acts #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/keLdaR7bth
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) May 15, 2019
And the Daily Star reports that Catherine Tyldesley will never return to Coronation Street.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Star– Corrie ruined my life, says @Cath_Tyldesley– #jeremykyleshow to get government probe– Brit's are world's biggest boozers #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/y7m2SrRr52
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) May 15, 2019