What the papers say – June 11
Tuesday’s papers are led by a range of stories including the latest battles for the Conservative leadership and “outrage” at means-testing for TV licences for over-75s.
The Times and The Independent have Boris Johnson coming in for criticism by Tory leadership rivals over his plan to give tax cuts to the wealthy.
Tory rivals denounce Johnson's tax giveaway#tomorrowspaperstoday@AllieHBNewspic.twitter.com/pbGmIhEsXR
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) June 10, 2019
Tuesday's Independent digital: "Tories tear into Johnson’s tax breaks for top earners" (via @BBCHelenaLee) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/sCQgfHCdrF
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 10, 2019
Michael Gove refused to address the subject of cocaine as he turned his attention towards his rivalry with Mr Johnson, The Guardian, the Daily Telegraph and Metro report.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 11 June 2019: ‘I can still win’ – Gove comes out fighting in bid for No 10 pic.twitter.com/PdZKBpxz3u
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 10, 2019
Tuesday's Telegraph: "Gove tries to deflect cocaine row with 'desperate' taunt at Boris" (via @BBCHelenaLee) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/vgL2lYpL6z
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 10, 2019
Tuesday's front page:GOVEGOADSBORIS#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/2wDjLIVSk9
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) June 10, 2019
The Sun leads with an assessment by some unnamed MPs of comments made by Mr Gove.
Tomorrow's front page: Coke-shame Tory Michael Gove tried to revive his leadership hopes yesterday — with a jibe about Boris Johnson’s sex life https://t.co/9fZNTN6obQpic.twitter.com/yUEBCjXVKb
— The Sun (@TheSun) June 10, 2019
The Financial Times takes a broader view of the Conservative race, noting 10 Tories are seeking to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister. Jeremy Hunt is quoted in a thinly veiled attack on Mr Johnson, his predecessor at the Foreign Office, saying “a serious moment calls for a serious leader”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday June 11 https://t.co/zqFnf3EUvBpic.twitter.com/1A9rszDcib
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) June 10, 2019
The Daily Mirror and Daily Mail lead with “outrage” over plans to charge 3.7 million old age pensioners for TV licences, with the latter describing the decision to break a 2017 pledge by the Tories as a “cruel move”.
Tomorrow's front page: 3.7m OAPs lose free TV licences #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/xDgAlZe6Uwpic.twitter.com/orXkyTkUXj
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 10, 2019
Tuesday's Mail: "Backlash over BBC betrayal of the elderly" (via @BBCHelenaLee) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/i2X8EBs7AQ
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 10, 2019
Online trolls have accused Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek of sexism after she said the BBC’s Women’s World Cup panel were “beautiful,” the Daily Star reports.
In tomorrow's @Daily_Star – Olympian @SamanthaQuek trolled for complimenting 'beautiful' #WorldCup2019 panel– Fury as #BBC charge over 75s licence fees– Three #LoveIsland hunks chase Molly Mae #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/8kosrrsfrl
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) June 10, 2019
