Newspaper Round Up: 6th of May 2021
Daily Express Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:43 pm
The Daily Express leads on the rumoured blockade of Jersey’s main port by more than 100 French fishing vessels, which Boris Johnson has described as “completely unjustified”.
Times Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:43 pm
The Times says Boris Johnson deployed Navy patrol boats to the Channel Islands over fears French fishermen were planning to blockade Jersey’s main port.
Daily Mirror Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:39 pm
Boris Johnson has sent Navy patrol boats to the Channel Islands in a fishing dispute with France, reports the Daily Mirror.
i Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:34 pm
The i reports on the potential hazards of holidaying abroad this summer, which, it says include long queues to re-enter the UK and hundreds of pounds in extra costs – even for those who are vaccinated.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:18 pm
Two Royal Navy patrol vessels have been deployed to Jersey as the row with France over post-Brexit fishing arrangements escalates – that’s the lead in The Daily Telegraph.
Daily Mail Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:17 pm
The Royal Navy boats sent to Jersey in a fishing rights dispute with France are armed with guns and cannons, according to the Daily Mail.
Guardian Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:09 pm
Tensions between the UK and France over fishing rights are rising, reports The Guardian, reflecting on Boris Johnson’s order to send Navy gunboats to Jersey.
Metro Front Page 6th of May 2021
10:01 pm
“Boris sends in the Navy”, is the Metro’s sabre-rattling take on the UK’s fishing rights dispute with France.
Financial Times Front Page 6th of May 2021
8:46 pm
The Financial Times leads on the plight of Archegos Capital, which, it says, is facing insolvency.