What the papers say – November 8
Jeremy Corbyn comes under pressure on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers after day two of the election campaign.
Several papers lead with news that a number of prominent Labour Party identities feel Mr Corbyn is unfit to lead the country, including The Daily Telegraph and Metro.
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page:
“Vote Conservative say Corbyn Rebels” #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/V0vM3tnGOh
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 7, 2019
Friday's front page:GANGING UPON CORBYN#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/2W1dRjOu9g
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) November 7, 2019
The Daily Express and the Daily Mail also take the opportunity to highlight Labour’s perceived weaknesses.
EXPRESS: Vote Boris! And that’s the incredible plea from LABOUR bigwigs #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/u6jcgK9l7Y
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 7, 2019
MAIL: The LABOUR veterans who plead: Vote Tory #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/d9ufpq0Cdv
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 7, 2019
And The Times leads with Labour’s planned spending spree if it wins the election, but mentions an ex-Labour MP’s dim regard for Mr Corbyn as well.
Corbyn bid to launch 1970s-style cash spree#TomorrowsPapersToday@hendopolis#Election2019pic.twitter.com/aH2o24LxWZ
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) November 7, 2019
Meanwhile, The Guardian dissects the spending plans of both major parties.
Guardian front page, Friday 8 November 2019: Labour and Tories launch bidding war on spending pic.twitter.com/jPA1NwERC5
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) November 7, 2019
And the Daily Mirror leads with a story about NHS inefficiencies under the Tory Government.
Tomorrow's front page: Shameful#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/9pVj4Jhh3zpic.twitter.com/VNKQHrRzpV
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 7, 2019
In other news, The Independent leads with its investigation showing the majority of asylum seekers in Britain are being housed in disadvantaged areas.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/FaWOUuuIuQ
— The Independent (@Independent) November 7, 2019
The Financial Times reports on a clash between the leaders of France and Germany over NATO.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Friday November 8 https://t.co/b1ZzUFMMkipic.twitter.com/yMLd4YiSCP
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 7, 2019
The Sun carries the story of a police officer being charged with murder over the Taser death of ex-Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson.
Tomorrow's front page: 'A cop has been charged with the murder of ex-Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson' https://t.co/mwpUkRj4ikpic.twitter.com/sMF6iXnJxD
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 7, 2019
And the Daily Star reports the widow of racing pundit John McCririck is selling much of his trademark clothing and jewellery out of fear they might be a target for thieves.
STAR: Booby Bling Terror #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/cqxXJ5FBXw
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 7, 2019