Developments on Brexit dominate several of the nation’s newspapers on Tuesday.
The Daily Telegraph and The Times report on Prime Minister Boris Johnson having torn up the Northern Irish backstop and demanding new terms for the UK to leave the EU with a deal in 10 weeks’ time.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: ‘Johnson tears up backstop in talks push’ #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/syJk2MCKtK
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 19, 2019
THE TIMES: Johnson gives EU his Brexit demands #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/0PTsfW6p5S
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 19, 2019
The Guardian says Mr Johnson has suggested the backstop could be replaced by a new form of “commitments” to prevent a hard Irish border, while the i also leads with news on free-movement restrictions.
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Guardian front page, Tuesday 20 August 2019: EU unconvinced as Johnson sets out fresh bid to remove Brexit backstop pic.twitter.com/RDEBsBHxjR
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 19, 2019
Tuesday's front page: End of free movement as government confirms no-deal Brexit border crackdown #tomorrowspaperstoday #skypaper #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/DyYEDAeaJr
— i newspaper (@theipaper) August 19, 2019
The Independent says Mr Johnson is refusing to reveal his no-deal preparations.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Johnson refuses to reveal no-deal preparations #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/G7dEFggkaL
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 19, 2019
The Sun leads with a story alleging auto giant Mercedes spies on drivers of its cars through tracking devices.
Tomorrow's front page: Mercedes spies on drivers by installing tracking devices in cars and passing information to bailiffs https://t.co/4OIlENb1vr pic.twitter.com/DCgJFg4axg
— The Sun (@TheSun) August 19, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports on the death of the Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer, John Humble.
Tomorrow's front page: Death of the ripper hoaxer#tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/9fyNMUeone pic.twitter.com/FBuRqR6UzL
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 19, 2019
The Daily Mail says “poor” social care has driven up emergency admissions of dementia sufferers in NHS hospitals to almost 1,000 per day.
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/2vBDaTgqks
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) August 19, 2019
And the Metro leads with Elton John’s defence of Harry and Meghan in the face of criticism over the royal couple’s use of private jets.
METRO: Elton: Leave flying royals alone #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/GrrVIztPmL
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 19, 2019
Meanwhile, the Daily Express reports on a police chief’s idea to address violent crime in Britain by arming every police officer with a Taser.
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Tomorrow's @Daily_Express #frontpage– I'll arm every officer with a taser gun – Distressed #EltonJohn : Why I paid for #HarryandMeghan 's private jet – Exclusive: #PrinceAndrew says I'd talk to police in #Epstein probe– Roll-up for new #BakeOff #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/co5EsDu1rw
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 19, 2019
The Financial Times leads with Hong Kong billionaire Victor Li’s purchase of Greene King.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 20 August https://t.co/XfW5ZckvV6 pic.twitter.com/Q1HELDfNPF
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 19, 2019
And the Daily Star leads with a report that “crazed seagulls” have forced frightened Britons to call the police.
STAR: Call the Flying Squad #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/r7p8ui8VAR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 19, 2019
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