What the papers say – December 14
Thursday’s newspapers feature an array of stories with front pages ranging from politics to Hollywood and climate change.
The Metro front page asks if BBC sports presenter Gary Lineker may have bitten off more than he can chew following his social media criticism of the Rwanda policy.
Metro: Has Lineker met his match? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4cTgi5XR7h
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Daily Express focuses on Defence Secretary Grant Shapps’ message to Mr Lineker to “put a sock in it”.
Daily Express: @grantshapps tells Lineker: Put a sock in it! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cDgiBoYSOM
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Guardian and Financial Times edition concentrate on the landmark Cop28 deal between nearly 200 countries on climate change.
The Guardian: Landmark Cop28 deal agreed to‘transition away’ from fossil fuels #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1dnsDdJunB
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
Financial Times: ‘Historic’ COP28 deal cites shiftingaway from fossil fuels for first time #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OESCs151DM
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Independent opts for the same story, showing cautious optimism about the global summit’s move to tackle fossil fuels.
Here’s tomorrow's front page tonight #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/HhvXiDHCEz
— The Independent (@Independent) December 13, 2023
The i says Rishi Sunak is under pressure from his party on tax cuts and interest rates.
the I: Tax cuts will keep interest rates high, PM warned #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WkmCXt8bN6
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Daily Mail says Conservative Party deputy chairman for women Rachel Maclean has found herself in hot water online after comments about Green Party candidate Melissa Poulton.
Daily Mail: The trans bullies won’t silence me #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/L656G87y2S
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Daily Telegraph focuses on the UK’s joint venture with Japan and Italy to create the next generation of fighter jets by 2035.
The Daily Telegraph: Britain to build next generationfighter jets #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jXzNBu5vbn
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Times carries a story about the vulnerability of children online now Meta has stopped using encryption from its apps with Minister for Policing Chris Philp dubbing it as a “dangerous” change that will likely prevent “thousands of paedophiles from being arrested”.
The Times: Facebook is now danger to children, parents told #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Ll14UNAQGl
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Daily Mirror says Denise Fergus is “finally vindicated” after a parole board ruled her son’s killer Jon Venables would not be granted release.
Daily Mirror: Justice for my James #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/izo62BV3bs
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
The Sun opted for a showbiz story for its front page, saying Leonardo DiCaprio had a secret date with model Kate Moss’s 25-year-old daughter Lottie.
The Sun: Leo in secret date with Lottie Moss … 30 years after fling with Kate #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yUNVpIINwO
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023
And the Daily Star has urged people to keep clear of snow this winter.
Daily Star: Don't eat the WHITE snow #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N5yaH2keob
— George Mann (@sgfmann) December 13, 2023