NEWS
French Navy seen shepherding migrants into UK waters and abandoning them
The French Navy has reportedly aided the the travel across the Channel from France to Britain of illegal migrants. After leading a group of migrants found near the French-British sea border on a rickety inflatable towards British shores, French authorities are said to have left ‘without as much as a wave’ – Telegraph
Barbados to remove Queen as head of state – Times
North East England faces Covid curfew from midnight: ‘Bars will be closed at 10pm and households banned from mixing’ – Mail
Boris Johnson bows to Tory rebels with Brexit Bill compromise – Guardian
UK on brink of US trade deal as White House and Downing St ‘will on’ negotiators – Express
Single drink in pregnancy will be noted on baby’s file – Times
COMMENT
This snitches’ charter is a recipe for chaos – Michael Deacon, Telegraph
Who the hell is running Britain? We need to be told, and fast! – Sir Bernard Ingham, Express
Johnson’s erratic style will cost him dear – Iain Martin, Times