What the papers say – July 8
Brexit, a diplomatic row between the UK and US and the Women’s World Cup final dominate today’s headlines.
The Daily Telegraph carries a front page picture of Boris Johnson eating an ice cream and reports that aides to Donald Trump have called for the UK’s ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch to be sacked for comments he reportedly made about the president.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Trump aides call for Darroch to be sacked' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/gznZPfsSbv
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 7, 2019
The Sun says Meghan wants to adopt a rescue dog so baby Archie can grow up with a pet.
Tomorrow's front page: Meghan Markle wants to adopt rescue pooch for Archie to grow up with loyal pet pal https://t.co/JhtPtMFtY8pic.twitter.com/7gXpJw0nxz
— The Sun (@TheSun) July 7, 2019
The Star has good news for those disappointed in the summer weather so far, saying some sizzling weather is on the way.
Daily Star: Summer is saved by four more sizzlers! #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/U1bWe9fXKW
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelenaLee) July 7, 2019
The Daily Mirror leads with a story saying politicians and families are demanding an end to “school holiday rip-offs” as breaks cost 81% more than at other times.
Tomorrow's @DailyMirror front page: MPs and families demand end to school holiday rip-offs as breaks cost 81% MORE https://t.co/tiwfd9PIiE#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/BwbQ1ORLai
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 7, 2019
The Daily Express reports on its front page that Boris Johnson says Britain has nothing to fear from a no-deal Brexit. Mr Johnson says EU officials must “look us in the eye” and see the UK means business.
Daily Express: Boris: No-deal Brexit is nothing to fear #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/YMIKJNq8yK
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelenaLee) July 7, 2019
The Guardian reports that the NHS has cancelled operations in a stand-off with consultants.
The Guardian front page, Monday 8 July 2019: Operations cancelled in standoff with consultants pic.twitter.com/gdPtk4EIcn
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 7, 2019
The Financial Times reports that Deutsche Bank is to exit equities trading and cut 18,000 jobs.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 8 July https://t.co/8A1KDdisSApic.twitter.com/aafzzbXBUi
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 7, 2019
The Independent features a lead picture of US football captain Megan Rapinoe celebrating her team’s World cup final win over the Netherlands. Its lead story reports that the UK’s welfare system has been hit by “reckless” job cuts since the start of Universal Credit.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/MOvI82FMYP
— The Independent (@Independent) July 7, 2019
The Times also features a picture of Rapinoe celebrating the US World Cup win, and reports that Boris Johnson will face a Tory plot to prevent a no-deal Brexit if he becomes prime minister.
The Times: Johnson faces Tory plot to prevent no-deal Brexit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ypWtEtArFG
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelenaLee) July 7, 2019
The Daily Mail’s lead story says the Labour Party has gagged former staff as it braces for a television investigation into anti-Semitism.