What the papers say – October 19
Brexit dominates Saturday’s front pages, while there are also stories on a 33-year-old murder case and a television host.
The Times says Downing Street has “angrily accused a group of former Conservative MPs … of joining attempts to undermine Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
Anger over bid to delay decision on Brexit deal#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#Brexitpic.twitter.com/ISAaJlwDYz
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) October 18, 2019
The DailyTelegraph reports that Mr Johnson is edging towards victory.
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page:
“Johnson edges towards victory as rebels hatch new plot”#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hmuaDulHbC
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 18, 2019
The Guardian says Mr Johnson faces a Brexit extension even if his deal is passed, the Financial Times covers similar ground, and The Sun features an open letter by the prime minister to its readers.
Guardian front page, Saturday 19 October 2019: PM faces Brexit extension even if his deal is passed pic.twitter.com/yIMiWz3W33
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 18, 2019
FT: Johnson faces fresh hurdle before Brexit High Noon in Westminster #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/I32t1AfYYJ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
The i calls Saturday “Johnson’s day of reckoning”, while TheIndependent says “MPs choose sides to have their say … so join us to demand yours.”
Front page of iweekend
Johnson’s day of reckoning#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypapers#buyapaperpic.twitter.com/NpHM2l7mC7
— Hanna Tavner (@HannaTavner) October 18, 2019
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/KKSQn27IxM
— The Independent (@Independent) October 19, 2019
The Daily Mail leads with its poll saying Britain wants MPs to stop delaying and back Mr Johnson’s plan.
MAIL: You demand: do the deal #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/zr8nl1tkeF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
The Daily Express tells MP’s they should “Respect the will of the people.”
EXPRESS: Respect the will of the people #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/gYjJN740jR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 18, 2019
Away from Brexit, the DailyMirror splashes on a claim there is new evidence in the case of convicted murderer Jeremy Bamber.
Tomorrow's front page: Bambi Killer: New Evidence – Murderer’s appeal bid after cops’ phone log is found 33 years on #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/uK9g1N1u2K
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 18, 2019
And the Daily Star focuses on TV host Jeremy Kyle’s alleged behaviour towards “vulnerable telly guests”.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star front page: 'Jeremy Vile' https://t.co/f9ooeeP4rM#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/yQRePKqdUy
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) October 18, 2019