Newspaper Round Up: 3rd of August 2020
Daily Telegraph Front Page 3rd of August 2020
11:00 pm
The Daily Telegraph says the chief whip failed to act on complaints about a Tory MP.
Times Front Page 3rd of August 2020
10:30 pm
“Faster and more accurate” coronavirus testing machines that can give a result in 90 minutes are to be rolled out across the UK, says The Times. It says they will first be used in hospitals, labs and the care sector before being expanded to other sectors.
Daily Express Front Page 3rd of August 2020
10:17 pm
The Daily Express says people over 50 have reacted “furiously” to reports the government is considering telling the age group to isolate if there’s a second wave of coronavirus.
Daily Mail Front Page 3rd of August 2020
10:09 pm
A new 90-minute coronavirus test is to start being offered to millions of Britons and could be “transformative” in the battle against the pandemic – that’s the lead in the Daily Mail.
Guardian Front Page 3rd of August 2020
10:04 pm
The Guardian reports on a scientist who’s criticised the government for drawing a “shroud of secrecy” over its decisions during the pandemic – and is urging ministers to be more open about the reasons behind their policies.
Daily Mirror Front Page 3rd of August 2020
9:47 pm
Calls are growing for the Tory MP accused of rape to be suspended from the party, says the Daily Mirror.
Metro Front Page 3rd of August 2020
9:04 pm
“Nuclear” options such as telling over-50s to stay home are being considered to avoid the need for another potential national lockdown, says Metro.
Financial Times Front Page 3rd of August 2020
8:47 pm
Donald Trump’s administration has vowed to take action in a matter of days against more Chinese software companies it believes to be a national security risk, the Financial Times reports.