Newspaper Round Up: 10th of May 2022
Daily Mirror Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:48 pm
Keir Starmer has vowed to quit if fined over beergate, contrary to Boris Johnson’s refusal to go after law-breaking, according to the Daily Mirror. Labour leader insists he did not break any rules, but says: “I will do the right thing and step down.”
Daily Express Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:41 pm
In a packed legislative programme of 38 bills, Boris Johnson will outline a raft of new policies to reshape Britain for all, including proposals for cutting red tape for businesses, removing remaining EU regulations, and increasing skills and training.
Daily Star Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:39 pm
The Daily Star reports that a former NASA chief scientist says humans will have a close encounter with aliens “in a few years”.
Guardian Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:32 pm
As Labour prepared to present police with evidence showing his team worked past 1am on the night he was pictured drinking a beer, Sir Keir Starmer dramatically pledged to resign if fined for breaking lockdown rules, the Guardian reports.
Times Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:29 pm
The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer is gambling his political career on an investigation into whether he broke Coronavirus rules.
Financial Times Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:18 pm
According to the Financial Times, Sir Keir Starmer has promised to resign as Labour leader if he is fined by police investigating an evening meal in April last year for breaking coronavirus restrictions.
i Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:14 pm
As part of its lead story, the i reports that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he would resign if fined for breaking COVID rules.
Daily Mail Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:12 pm
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of placing “deeply inappropriate” pressure on authorities investigating beergate after he said he would resign if Durham Constabulary fined him for his lockdown beer with aides. Opponents said this placed detectives in the difficult position of knowing their decisions could ‘decapitate’ the opposition, reports the Daily Mail.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 10th of May 2022
10:03 pm
For the first time in almost 60 years, the Queen will not attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday due to “episodic mobility problems”, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Metro Front Page 10th of May 2022
9:16 pm
Metro reports Labour’s party leaders have threatened to quit if they are fined for beergate curry – gambling their political future on an investigation by Durham police.