Tuesday’s UK newspaper front pages: 19 September 2023

Tuesday’s UK newspaper front pages: 19 September 2023

Financial Times

Germany has led condemnation from EU countries of Poland, Hungary and Slovakia for placing curbs on grain imports from Ukraine, reports the Financial times, with Berlin accusing the states of “part-time solidarity” with the war torn nation.

The Times

The Times reports that police have received a report of an alleged 2003 sexual assault by Russell Brand. According to the paper a woman has claimed the incident took place in in Soho two decades ago.

Daily Mail

The Daily Mail reports that Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of “betraying” Brexit by Tories ahead of planned talks between the Labour leader and Emmanuel Macron.

The Sun

The Sun reports that more alleged victims are preparing to come forward and speak to the police regarding incidents concerning the comic Russell Brand.

Daily Express

The Daily Express splashes on the news that its petition urging the government to keep the pensions triple lock has surpassed 190,000 signatures.

The Daily Telegraph

The government is putting forward plans to curb the dangers caused by doctors striking by forcing medics to work during walkouts as ministers propose introducing “minimum service level” regulations, is the lead story in the Daily Telegraph.

Daily Mirror

Fresh claims of sexual assault dating back 20 years against Russell Brand are the lead story in the Mirror, with the paper quoting one of the alleged victims describing the comedian’s denials as “insulting”.

Daily Star

The Daily Star splashes on the news that having a loving family is just as important as genes and a healthy diet in helping people grow tall.

The Guardian

The Guardian reports that the Metropolitan Police have said that it will take them years to root out rogue officers due to the amount currently suspended or on restricted duties.

Metro

Following a TV investigation that was aired over the weekend, the Metro reports that a woman has reported Russell Brand to the police over an alleged sexual assault in London’s Soho which occurred in 2003.

i

The i reports that the police are examining a new claim sexual assault brought against Russell Brand as the comedian and YouTuber cancels his live tour.

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