TV host Phillip Schofield’s revelation that he is gay features prominently amongst a range of topics on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers.
The Sun leads with Schofield saying “I’m gay, I’m proud, and I love my incredible wife.”
Tomorrow’s front page: ‘I’m gay, I’m proud and I love my incredible wife’ https://t.co/8yXyILWnon pic.twitter.com/3mwHIpolWs
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 7, 2020
The Daily Star also splashes on Schofield, while the Daily Mirror says his mother Pat was “shocked but proud” at the news.
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – Gopher it Phil!#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/HyLFTwoa37
— Daily Star (@dailystar) February 7, 2020
Tomorrow’s front page:
I’m shocked..but proud #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/gzaq2VaWwl pic.twitter.com/Ga7GZSHssx
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 7, 2020
Elsewhere, The Daily Telegraph reports Angela Leadsom has given Boris Johnson a warning about having a cabinet too heavily dominated by men.
Tomorrow’s @Telegraph front page
Leadsom sends PM reshuffle warning #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ha3TermVHe
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 7, 2020
The Times carries a story on criticism of police for failing to investigate “everyday” crimes such as car theft and burglary.
The Times 7/2/20
Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, one of the eight whistleblowers who tried to warn other medics of the #coronavirus outbreak but were reprimanded by local police. He died on Thursday 06/02/20.#tomorrowspaperstoday #thetimes @thetimes pic.twitter.com/zHdTsZQzaH— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 6, 2020
The Independent leads on US vice president Mike Pence saying Britain’s decision to allow Chinese phone company Huawei a role in its 5G network has put a transatlantic trade deal at risk.
Tomorrow’s @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1ax pic.twitter.com/PsmEZnJFm1
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) February 7, 2020
The i reports on shortcomings in Britain’s IVF sector.
I WEEKEND: IVF clinic Wild West: crackdown on scams #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OIYF7RNdwq
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 7, 2020
“Dozens” of suicides have been linked to the handling of benefit claims, according to The Guardian.
Guardian front page, 8 February 2020: Dozens of suicides linked to handling of benefit claims pic.twitter.com/ec7zt0x3Ik
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 7, 2020
The Daily Express splashes with a survey suggesting Britons are positive about the post-Brexit future.
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – State of the nation poll backs Boris to think BIG#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/VlOjNfShvJ
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) February 7, 2020
Chancellor Sajid Javid is considering a “tax raid” on high earners, according to the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Saturday February 8 https://t.co/7OREl19H4N pic.twitter.com/4RsDkzrQ0k
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 7, 2020
And the Daily Mail reports on the first private appearance of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, at a bankers’ conference in Florida.
Saturday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/VNQeQNHUZe
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 7, 2020