What the papers say – September 6
Protests at printing presses and the future relationship between the UK and EU make headlines in Sunday’s papers.
The Sunday Telegraph leads with a report suggesting Extinction Rebellion could face a “major crackdown” after activists staged a blockade at newspaper printing presses on Friday night and into Saturday.
The front page of The Sunday Telegraph: Extinction Rebellion facing 'organised crime' curbs#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/bMaK8PHDGa
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 5, 2020
The Sunday Times writes that MPs have “united” in defence of free speech after the blockade which prevented 1.5 million papers from hitting the shelves.
After a blockade by activists stopped 1.5 million newspapers being delivered, The Sunday Times reports:MPs unite in defence of free speech #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/1ni58AubHr
— The Sunday Times (@thesundaytimes) September 5, 2020
Coronavirus leads The Observer, with the paper reporting the disease could be “endemic” in areas of severe deprivation, with poor housing and large BAME communities.
Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/w2SzwWeyuV
— The Observer (@ObserverUK) September 5, 2020
The Mail on Sunday leads with an interview with the UK’s Brexit negotiator David Frost, who vowed not to blink in the final phase of talks.
MAIL ON SUNDAY: This time, we won’t blink #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/c8qZJEacGU
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 5, 2020
The Sunday Express writes Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said sovereignty is “non-negotiable” ahead of the talks, while the Independent says a further extension is not up for discussion.
SUNDAY EXPRESS: PM wants EU to get real #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/XUbjTKUOos
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 5, 2020
Sunday’s INDEPENDENT: EU parliament rules out more time for Brexit deal #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/fW6KHwqJ3C
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 5, 2020
The Sunday Mirror writes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking to make a documentary on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Tomorrow's #frontpage – Harry and Meghan in Diana Show Talks
Read more: https://t.co/tpFbF6cPAN#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/AistI9to43
— Sunday Mirror (@TheSundayMirror) September 5, 2020
Sunday People says Paul Gascoigne is distraught after burglars stole £140,000 worth of jewellery.
Tomorrow's #frontpage – Gazza Agony Over £140K Jewel #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/nb09b2P1n3
— The Sunday People (@thesundaypeople) September 5, 2020
And the Daily Star Sunday writes about a horse predicting a new romance.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Mystic nag 🐎 #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/fqI2BbO7BP
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) September 5, 2020