What the papers say – December 5
The acrimonious end to the Nato summit and more election promises feature prominently on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers on Thursday.
The Guardian and Metro lead on Donald Trump’s hasty exit from the Nato meetings after fellow leaders including Boris Johnson were caught making fun of the US President.
Guardian front page, Thursday 5 December 2019: Trump leaves Nato talks after ridicule from allies pic.twitter.com/OjPQD9d7nz
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 4, 2019
Thursday's front page:TRUMP GETSTHE HUMP#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/6xGTISZIsD
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) December 4, 2019
The Independent features a photo to highlight how Mr Trump’s departure “derailed Nato”, while leading with a warning from the EU that Britain will not have much time after the election to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Tomorrow’s @Independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/ozdV9Zd9Sipic.twitter.com/KYxbMZhOlu
— The Independent (@Independent) December 4, 2019
The Times reports on Mr Trump’s exit “as leaders are seen laughing”, while leading on a vow from Mr Johnson to cut taxes after Brexit.
Johnson to offer tax cut after Brexit#TomorrowsPapersToday@hendopolispic.twitter.com/FrGCaarOeh
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) December 4, 2019
And The Daily Telegraph and The Sun also lead on the PM’s tax pledges.
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph: ‘Tax cuts for millions within days of Brexit’ #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/c4bA7it1pr
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 4, 2019
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail and the Daily Express splash with the story that opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn was “caught out” claiming he watches the Queen’s Speech every Christmas morning, whereas it is screened in the afternoon.
MAIL: @jeremycorbyn caught out over Queen #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/PDNY1SGqlW
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 4, 2019
Tomorrow's @daily_express#frontpage
– Speechless! #Corbyn caughtout pretending he watches theQueen’s Speech in the morning
– Trump blasts ‘Two-faced’ trudeau for mocking him
– Death of England cricketlegend #BobWillis#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/cCzEIYD3yy
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 4, 2019
The Daily Mirror leads with a story criticising Mr Johnson for the amount of money he earns outside of his salary as PM.
MIRROR: @BorisJohnson is Mr Greedy #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/QcAVThGaXQ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 4, 2019
The i runs a story attacking NHS budget cuts.
I: NHS cuts killed my mother #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/0BBPvwYRlt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 4, 2019
The Financial Times leads on fund manager M&G halting trading in its property fund.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 5 December https://t.co/Ugxl9OoWPjpic.twitter.com/8aWRPNkejn
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 4, 2019
And the Daily Star leads on a “psycho” eagle that tried to seize a puppy.
STAR: Psycho Eagle snatches Jack Russell #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/nNy6FC4wn7
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 4, 2019