What the papers say – August 13
Calls to ban hands-free phone calls while driving and a US pledge on post-Brexit trade deals make the front pages on Tuesday.
The Daily Mail reports that MPs have demanded extending current legislation on mobile phone use behind the wheel, saying even using headsets or speakerphone can create the same dangers as holding a phone.
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/V7k4omVHe5
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) August 12, 2019
The i leads on the same story, reporting that police may be given new technology to enforce any such ban.
I: Hands free phone crackdown planned #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/G3JaaNTk8t
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 12, 2019
The Times carries comments from Donald Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton, who said the US would back a no-deal Brexit and work with the UK immediately on sector-by-sector trade agreements.
US promises fast-track trade deals after Brexit#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#Brexitpic.twitter.com/g9iOdYWqyn
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) August 12, 2019
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph says a poll has suggested Prime Minister Boris Johnson has the support of more than half of the public to deliver Brexit by any means, including by shutting down Parliament.
TELEGRAPH; ‘Public backs Johnson to shut down Parliament for Brexit’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/KZG8vG7QjQ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 12, 2019
The Guardian leads on more criticism of National Grid following Friday’s nationwide power cut.
The Guardian front page, Tuesday 13 August 2019: National Grid accused as series of blackout near-misses revealed pic.twitter.com/xe6YEpShx8
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 12, 2019
And The Sun reports that a Metropolitan Police officer defied bosses to appear on Nigeria’s version of Big Brother.
Tomorrow's front page: A police poster girl is facing the sack after having steamy bedroom romps on TV.https://t.co/UDFL7e3hMWpic.twitter.com/dKpVunKD8C
— The Sun (@TheSun) August 12, 2019
Nigel Farage’s reported comments on the royal family make the front of the Daily Mirror, while the Daily Express says figures show a rise in violent assaults on police.
Tomorrow's front page: Storm over Farage's vile attack on Royal Family#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/bsziOWcg8dpic.twitter.com/qtObCctBnD
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 12, 2019
EXPRESS: Shocking rise in police assaults #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/etBElc6RQN
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 12, 2019
In other news, the Financial Times reports on a sharp drop in the value of Argentina’s currency.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday August 13 https://t.co/NWhYHSySugpic.twitter.com/AcijnahRZX
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 12, 2019
And the Daily Star claims police lured a hiding burglar out of an attic with a burger and chips.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star#frontpage
– The ham burglar – cops lure intruder out of loft, with a Big Mac– Paddy's Barbie Babe– Tough on seagulls, tough on the causes of seagulls– Our Jane solves all your probs– #Farage 's war on princes#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/OtZ07JGdZq
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) August 12, 2019