What the papers say – May 10
The nation’s papers are led by Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle of the Labour Party and the expected further easing of coronavirus restrictions.
The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and i report on the Labour leader sacking his shadow chancellor and chief whip as part of an overhaul following the party’s poor performance in the local elections.
Guardian front page, 10 May 2021: Rayner given more powers after reshuffle standoff with Starmer pic.twitter.com/D5e6gYi7e2
— The Guardian (@guardian) May 9, 2021
TELEGRAPH: @Keir_Starmer reshuffles team amid threats over leadership #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rfP4e9fez9
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 9, 2021
Monday's front page: Keir Starmer swings axe after poll disaster#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/nb7Ecmj4Zy
— i newspaper (@theipaper) May 9, 2021
The Independent says Rachel Reeves has replaced Anneliese Dodds as shadow chancellor in a bid to “inject renewed vigour” into the party.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYF pic.twitter.com/mQqqjUWUNX
— The Independent (@Independent) May 10, 2021
Meanwhile, the Financial Times, Daily Express and Daily Mail lead with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s expected announcement of hugs with family and friends and indoor socialising being allowed under a further easing of Covid restrictions.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday May 10 https://t.co/MSpYxDLRQI pic.twitter.com/BAg1p5uFai
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) May 9, 2021
Tomorrow's front page: 'Boris: Our new freedoms will be here to stay' https://t.co/re597ph25T#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/2O0JWj2tHi
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) May 9, 2021
Monday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/7D68N2ycY7
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) May 9, 2021
The story also features on the Daily Mirror and Metro, with both papers carrying the headline “Darling Hugs of May”.
Tomorrow's front page: The darling hugs of May #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/MqMuOywtY6 pic.twitter.com/0QOxvbwu1U
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 9, 2021
Monday's front pageDARLING HUGS OF MAY#tomorrowspaperstoday #BBCPapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/DqiS2wHqj7
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) May 9, 2021
Elsewhere, The Times reports a dramatic overhaul of the planning system will be included in Tuesday’s Queen’s Speech.
TIMES: Johnson to relax rules on building new homes #TomorrowsPapetsToday pic.twitter.com/ZMSagfAnUo
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 9, 2021
And the Daily Star says climate change is threatening to wipe out tea plantations.
STAR: Cuppa crisis brewing! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vNbY3J3uxn
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 9, 2021