Boris Johnson may be pleased with dominating today’s front pages, though possibly less pleased with the note of caution in some of the lead stories.
The Times leads on the incoming prime minister’s vision for modern Britain and Cabinet promotions.
The Times 24/7/2019Newly elected leader of the Conservative party Boris Johnson arrives at HQ in Westminster, after it was announced that he had won the leadership ballot to become Prime Minister. Photo : Stefan Rousseau/PA #thetimes #tomorrowspaperstoday @thetimes pic.twitter.com/ggQeesQsY6
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) July 23, 2019
The Daily Telegraph says Mr Johnson will appoint a “Brexiteer Cabinet as he spends his first 100 days in No 10 focusing solely on leaving the EU on October 31”.
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph: ‘Prime Minister Johnson to appoint Brexiteer Cabinet as he spends his first 100 days in No 10 focusing solely on leaving the EU on October 31’ #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/CQbhLqQ2UL
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2019
The Daily Mail reports that Mr Johnson has vowed to defy “doom-mongers” over Brexit.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/LNEX9hVhCh
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) July 23, 2019
The Metro features a picture of a saluting Mr Johnson and a message to not panic.
Wednesday’s front page:DON’T PANIC!#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/YuHFZaj0sj
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) July 23, 2019
While the Daily Express says Mr Johnson promises to “defeat Corbyn and energise Britain”.
Here is tomorrow’s @Daily_Express #frontpage:
– EU bureaucrats be warned, here comes #BorisJohnson– New PM to appoint Cabinet showcasing ‘all the talents’– Boris vows to work ‘flat out’#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LG9CxX9UxO
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 23, 2019
Elsewhere, the Guardian quotes Mr Johnson as saying the UK is at a “pivotal moment in history”.
GUARDIAN: An ambition is fulfilled. But what next for Britain? #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ZUxBEfARhf
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2019
The Daily Mirror, amid a series of garish pictures of the new prime minister, says: “It’s really not funny anymore.”
Tomorrow’s front page: It’s really not funny any more…#tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/UfTfZfaWkV pic.twitter.com/T4S710urr9
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 23, 2019
The i says Mr Johnson promises to “unite the nation”, despite a “furious” reaction to his appointment.
Wednesday’s front page: Power at last – Boris Johnson’s landslide victory in Tory leadership race #tomorrowspaperstoday #skypapers #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/UCNZZhlauh
— i newspaper (@theipaper) July 23, 2019
The Independent writes that there are 100 days to go to avert what it calls “a no-deal disaster”.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Welcome to Brexit’s DARKEST HOUR #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/OdlKGq5NAH
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 23, 2019
The Financial Times says Mr Johnson has been warned by the IMF to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Wednesday July 24 https://t.co/PjOPO0IBNE pic.twitter.com/R4NzENPSkx
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 23, 2019
And the Daily Star rocks the Boris leads consensus with a story about Coronation Street.
Here is tomorrow’s @Daily_Star #frontpage:
– #CoronationStreet stars furious at show writer’s cruel tweet– #LoveIsland‘s India charms Jordan– Curry can cause dementia– Hunt for dog-snatching gull continues #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NHzBdo1mOb
— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) July 23, 2019
