2020-11-01
Sunday Times Front Page 1st of November 2020
The Sunday Times reports that fears of a “medical disaster” forced the prime minister into the new lockdown.
The Sunday Times reports that fears of a “medical disaster” forced the prime minister into the new lockdown.
The Sunday Mirror splits its front page between the new lockdown and the death of Sir Sean Connery.
The Sunday Express also leads on the second lockdown, announced by the prime minister on Saturday.
The Independent’s headline asks: What has taken Boris Johnson so long?
The Daily Star Sunday features Sir Sean Connery, whose family reported that he died aged 90 on Saturday.
The Mail On Sunday says the prime minister’s decision has caused a “civil war” within the Tory Party.
The Sunday Telegraph also leads on the month-long lockdown from Thursday, noting the prime minister’s warning about it being necessary to stop the NHS from being overwhelmed.
The Observer leads with the prime minister’s announcement of a new national lockdown in England, describing it as “an extraordinary U-turn”.
The Daily Star pays tribute to Nobby Stiles, a player on England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, whose famous post-match celebration saw him hold the World Cup trophy in one hand and false teeth in the other. His death was reported today.Read more on this story here.