What the papers say – September 25
Wednesday’s front pages are filled with reactions to the judicial response of Parliament’s proroguing and views on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Daily Mail says Mr Johnson has “declared war on the judiciary” over its decision, while Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit out at a “constitutional crisis”.
Wednesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/6HPmSKKJ5p
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) September 24, 2019
The Times reports the Prime Minister was flying “back to chaos” from New York and also notes Mr Rees-Mogg’s stance.
The Times 24/9/2019Boris Johnson will fly home early from the UN in New York and demand a General Election. His suspension of Parliament was unanimously declared unlawful by the Supreme Court. Photo : Spencer Platt/Getty Images#thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#brexit@thetimespic.twitter.com/cUzNTZqcZR
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) September 24, 2019
The Daily Express appears to show support for the Prime Minister, noting Britain voted to exit the European Union, and adding “What’s lawful about denying 17.4m Brexit!”
Wednesday’s EXPRESS: Unlawful? Whats unlawful about denying 17.4m Brexit! #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/KsFAWh3sDO
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 24, 2019
Mr Johnson was facing “calls to resign” over the “unlawful” proroguing, according to the Financial Times, with the i newspaper saying that the “humiliated” leader was refusing to step down.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 25 September https://t.co/kpy6KGQ9tlpic.twitter.com/WCaxRbIX7K
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 24, 2019
Wednesday’s i: Humiliated PM refuses to resign #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/l6s5Sjf13J
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 24, 2019
But Metro shows a feisty Prime Minister, who has received the backing of US President Donald Trump, and reports Mr Johnson has “issued an ultimatum to MPs to try getting rid of him if they could”.
Wednesday's front page:GET RID OF MEIF YOU CAN#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/4werSA9wyi
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) September 24, 2019
“There’s a special place in history waiting for you, Prime Minister”, reports the Daily Mirror, alongside photos of Mr Johnson and the six shortest-serving British premiers.
Wednesday’s MIRROR: There’s a special place in history waiting for you, Prime Minister #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/YY21QSxMRb
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 24, 2019
The Guardian leads with a headline stating the Prime Minister “misled the Queen, the people and parliament”, while The Independent‘s front page features a quote from the judiciary’s summary judgement of the suspension.
The Guardian front page, Wednesday 25 September 2019: He misled the Queen,the people and parliament pic.twitter.com/4hdeHerzeN
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 24, 2019
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/xfPrFPYx8o
— The Independent (@Independent) September 24, 2019
The Daily Telegraph says Mr Johnson will attempt to force a general election this week in the wake of the court’s decision.
Wednesday’s TELEGRAPH #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/9PvkorgXKl
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 24, 2019
And the Daily Star features a notable lack of Brexit on its front page, instead reporting on some “Snobs” who stopped a children’s game of football because the referee was deemed to be “too loud”.
Wednesday’s STAR: Whistle blower #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/mktNyZlYig
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 24, 2019