What the papers says – October 1
The premier’s plan to charm leaders on the continent to achieve Brexit, and his personal life lead Tuesday’s papers.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked the European Union to rule out an extension to Article 50 so he can achieve Brexit, according to The Times.
Tomorrow's front page:
'Block Brexit delay, says Johnson'
Read more: https://t.co/HQJ5YN7s2v
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— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) September 30, 2019
The Independent says Mr Johnson is planning a “last-minute charm offensive” on European leaders to avoid dealing with the bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, who is viewed by Number 10 as a “stickler for rules”.
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— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) September 30, 2019
The Daily Telegraph also reports on the overtures Mr Johnson will make to Europe’s leaders, which it describes as forming the PM’s “final Brexit plan”.
Tomorrow’s front page:
Johnson to reveal his final Brexit plan#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/tW6jhpSYHc
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 30, 2019
The i reports opposition parties have begun talks to form a “Government of national unity” to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Government of national unity – talks begin. Tuesday’s @theipaper front page #TomorrowsPapersToday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/cL3GeNn0XF
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) September 30, 2019
The PM has been defended by senior Government ministers over accusations he groped a journalist in 1999, according to The Guardian, which also reports on the BBC reversing its decision to sanction presenter Naga Munchetty.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 1 October 2019: BBC caves in over censure of TV presenter in Trump racism row pic.twitter.com/qLBACxdjuO
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 30, 2019
Metro also reports on the BBC “U-Turn” and says Mr Johnson “shrugs off” the groping claim.
Tuesday's front page:BBC U-TURNOVER RACEROW STAR#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/LELM7qFaDJ
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) September 30, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports that American Jennifer Arcuri’s laptop “containing personal details from her time with Boris Johnson has been stolen”.
Tomorrow's front page: Boris' 'lover' in fear over her stolen laptop#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/ndcEj9kTa6pic.twitter.com/24LTyOWyZE
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 30, 2019
The Daily Mail says the Conservatives have committed to new law and order plans which will see sexual predators and “the most violent criminals” face longer jail terms, while the Daily Express features an interview with Home Secretary Priti Patel in which she warns lawbreakers: “We are coming after you!”
Tuesday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/eYfk0GKQUD
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) September 30, 2019
Tuesday’s Daily EXPRESS: “ ‘Criminals We Are Coming After You’ “ #bbcpapers#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/ofH2fePPO3
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 30, 2019
Saudi Arabia is attempting to secure investors for its national petroleum and natural gas company, Aramco, by “dangling” a multi-billion pound yearly payout, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday October 1 https://t.co/w0pbk4MWmwpic.twitter.com/TGGPT1Y0R4
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 30, 2019
England and Chelsea player Ross Barkley was escorted to an ATM by police officers following an argument with a taxi driver, according to the Daily Star.
Tomorrow's front page: Prem ace Barkley has had his chips#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/XMvZSHp9s4pic.twitter.com/bvS087fAu0
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) September 30, 2019