What the papers say – May 22
The front pages cover a potential solution to rail strikes and more trouble at Downing Street.
The Observer reports the Prime Minister is expected to “scapegoat” the head of the civil service, Simon Case, in a “desperate” effort to save himself over so-called “partygate”.
Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/5wvuhqHIqX
— The Observer (@ObserverUK) May 21, 2022
The Independent has Boris Johnson and partygate’s civil servant investigator Sue Gray clashing over a “secret meeting” just days before Ms Gray’s final report into the scandal is published.
Sunday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “No 10 clashes with Gray over ‘secret’ report talks” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HoqWyDejnw
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 21, 2022
The Transport Secretary tells The Sunday Telegraph the Government is considering plans for a minimum staffing requirement during rail strikes as the threat of a major industrial action looms.
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph:
'Tories in threat to torpedo unions'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/7oZ0sj8lFP— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 21, 2022
The Sunday Times says an NHS Trust altered files to hide staff mistakes from coroners and grieving families.
Sunday TIMES: “NHS covered up ambulance deaths scandal” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N71AsPpvZV
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 21, 2022
Asylum seekers are abandoning their attempts to stay in the UK over fears they will be sent to Rwanda, according to The Mail on Sunday.
MAIL On Sunday: “Rwanda Asylum Plan IS Working” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3b5IbwuRoN
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 21, 2022
The Education Secretary says in the Sunday Express that he is “determined” to make personal tutoring free to every pupil.
Sunday EXPRESS: “Free Tuition Pledge For All Pupils” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/thJox0vd6H
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 21, 2022
The Sunday Mirror carries a story on the legal battle between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, with the former said to have told a friend she will be vindicated in the process.
Tomorrow's front page: Coleen: It's in the bag #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/o6OGSVB7BA pic.twitter.com/iniC1QnnWl
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) May 21, 2022
The Duchess of Sussex’s sister is trying to make Meghan give video evidence as part of the family’s “new court drama”, says Sunday People.
Tomorrow's front page: Meghan in new court drama #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/MCH2u9ILQY pic.twitter.com/OxnSgXfHcj
— The Sunday People (@thesundaypeople) May 21, 2022
And Daily Star Sunday has canine coverage under the headline “Special Furces” with the story of a Russian attack dog rescued and retrained by the Ukrainian army.
Sunday's front page: Special Furces 🐶🐶 #TomorrowsPapersToday
Read here: https://t.co/AfHk2zKgkV pic.twitter.com/kno1fwQUju— Daily Star (@dailystar) May 21, 2022