What the papers say – August 12
Pledges from the Prime Minister and under-pressure GPs make headlines in Monday’s papers.
The Times reports that Boris Johnson has ordered a review into the sentencing of violent offenders as he vowed that the punishment “must truly fit the crime”.
'Criminals must get the sentences they deserve'#tomorrowspaperstoday@MsHelicatpic.twitter.com/BDpJip4BNj
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) August 11, 2019
Mr Johnson also announced the extension of enhanced stop-and-search powers, the i says.
Johnson to ramp up stop and search. Monday’s @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/PLO3P6QVPp
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) August 11, 2019
The Daily Mail leads on a so-called HRT “crisis”, reporting that GPs have warned a shortage of HRT drugs is adding to their workload as women seek alternative treatments.
Monday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/NpfiqKcdm4
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) August 11, 2019
The Daily Express says new research shows the average wait for a GP appointment is now two weeks.
Tomorrow's front page: Scandal over 15 day wait for GP#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/XMcJMQvTPJ
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 11, 2019
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph reports that the Government is to give Ofcom new powers to investigate and fine social media platforms for showing harmful videos.
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph: ‘Tech giants to be fined millions for toxic videos’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/cHqCdC9uJe
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 11, 2019
The Guardian claims hundreds of people deported from the UK were restrained by methods such as shackles and belts.
The Guardian front page, Monday 12 August 2019: Shackles and belts used on hundreds of deportees pic.twitter.com/GuQAhqltCU
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 11, 2019
And The Independent says rebel MPs are plotting to rewrite the Commons rulebook to stop Mr Johnson from forcing through a no-deal Brexit.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1axpic.twitter.com/mEoT5ZZQX0
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) August 11, 2019
In other news, the Daily Mirror leads on the ongoing fallout from the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Tomorrow's front page: Jeffrey Epstein kept secret diaries which could come back to haunt Prince Andrew#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/M9yuvEsCOfpic.twitter.com/8GX9ULPfcf
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 11, 2019
The Financial Times says job cuts at global investment banks are nearing 30,000.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday August 12 https://t.co/1cAk2Wq5MDpic.twitter.com/8Ffk1LzYa0
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 11, 2019
And the Daily Star reports on a wedding reception where guests dined on food saved from a landfill tip.
Tomorrow's front page: Guests dine on food rescued from rubbish dump#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/oiNs4l7CXrpic.twitter.com/lCLzvrFxVo
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) August 11, 2019