What the papers say – June 20
John Bercow defecting to Labour and a surprise move by the Prince of Wales are among the stories leading Sunday’s papers.
The Observer reports the former Tory MP and Speaker of the House of Commons has joined the Labour party, telling the paper he is “motivated by support for equality, social justice and internationalism”.
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— The Observer (@ObserverUK) June 19, 2021
Meanwhile, The Mail on Sunday says the Prince of Wales is to ensure two-year-old grandson Archie “will never be a prince” as he plans to “slim down” the monarchy once he becomes King.
MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Charles won’t let Archie be a prince #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OlePtnArYD
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 19, 2021
Elsewhere, The Sunday Telegraph reports Health Secretary Matt Hancock did not disclose to the Prime Minister the results of a study showing the effectiveness of vaccines against the Indian variant during a “key meeting” on whether to extend Covid restrictions.
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph:
'Hancock kept PM in dark over jabs success'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 19, 2021
The Sunday Express says more than 50 Tory MPs are backing plans for a “pandemic law” to block future lockdowns.
SUNDAY EXPRESS: MPs step up lockdown fight #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CausXdJc2a
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 19, 2021
Hospitals across England have recorded a spike in patients arriving at A&E, according to The Independent.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Record demand at A&E puts patient lives ‘at risk’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/C0tNFuUayy
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 19, 2021
The Sunday Times reports Downing Street and the Treasury are “at loggerheads” over tax and public spending, with the Chancellor “alarmed” at Boris Johnson announcing policies when there is no means to pay for them.
SUNDAY TIMES: Profligate PM’s pledges fuel tax-rise fears #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AE527NWqWR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 19, 2021
Sunday People uses its front page to call for more support for long Covid victims.
PEOPLE: Help the 1.1m long Covid victims #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/j0bA05Fl9X
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 19, 2021
The Sunday Mirror says an ex-Big Brother contestant has accused former England striker Michael Owen of asking her for nude photos.
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – Michael Owen begged me for nude pics – Football pundit’s sexts behind wife’s back#tomorrowspaperstoday
Read more: https://t.co/aex1NMrfDv pic.twitter.com/3Lw2ehTlnB
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 19, 2021
And the Daily Star on Sunday leads with a woman who says she “hooked up” with an alien.
Tomorrow's front page: Did the Earthling move for you? #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/FFegSHj2xc pic.twitter.com/ZfJ0jYYbeh
— Daily Star (@dailystar) June 19, 2021