What the papers say – November 7
The resignation of Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson and other election news dominates headlines in the nation’s papers on Thursday.
The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and the i all lead on Mr Watson, and how his resignation strengthens Jeremy Corbyn’s grip as Labour leader.
Guardian front page, Thursday 7 November 2019: Watson quits as deputy as Corbyn strengthens grip pic.twitter.com/VJNtXe52Y3
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 6, 2019
Watson quits as deputy leader of the Labour Party#TomorrowsPapersToday@MsHelicatpic.twitter.com/i2HILW8KsY
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) November 6, 2019
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page:
‘Watson quits commons’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/PeWqFcljbh
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 6, 2019
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1axpic.twitter.com/A70903HiYN
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) November 6, 2019
Labour stunned as Watson quits. Thursday’s @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypapers#labourpic.twitter.com/PRQwOjKnkt
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) November 6, 2019
The Daily Mail also leads with Mr Watson, and on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid to channel the spirit of Winston Churchill on day one of his election campaign.
Thursday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/vQeuzuUaJh
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 6, 2019
Mr Johnson making Mr Churchill’s victory sign is also the lead for Metro, the Daily Express and The Sun, which also reports on the recent attempted knife attack on two Arsenal footballers.
Thursday’s METRO: Can he WINston? #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/WGMuJ9OtwA
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) November 6, 2019
Thursday’s EXPRESS: ‘Boris: Come with us or get horror show’ #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/U1nAV8glnp
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) November 6, 2019
Tomorrow's front page: Fearless Arsenal star Sead Kolasinac prepares to chase off two moped thugs – as one threatens to stab him in the street https://t.co/aUpG14RkW6pic.twitter.com/7xS3K9Emyn
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 6, 2019
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror and the Financial Times lead on the Labour Party’s planned spending agenda should it win power.
Today's front page: Power to the north https://t.co/ajqIoLp6NNpic.twitter.com/bTneu4sOvL
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 7, 2019
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 7 November https://t.co/qwz2HeaAcPpic.twitter.com/11hQ6jMOfL
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 6, 2019
And the Daily Star carries a story on football pundit Chris Kamara, who is about to release a Christmas song.
Tomorrow's @Daily_Star#frontpage:
– Unbelievable Jeff! Footie Pundit tackles pop icon for Xmas no.1
– Ant: I’ve made up with Dad
– Fearne Cotton's 10-year secret eating disorder
– All the top gadgets &stuff #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/9brdgVvPKG
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) November 6, 2019
