What the papers say – December 27

The papers continue to be led by the Government mulling whether to impose restrictions in England to tackle the escalating Omicron crisis.

the DailyMirror reports New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations are on a “knife-edge” as Boris Johnson is set to go over fresh scientific data before making a decision on Covid rules.

Tomorrow’s front page: NYE on a knife-edge #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/YhR6qEr7gi pic.twitter.com/H32h5wXfZm

— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 26, 2021

the Daily Express says NYE ​​revellers are likely to be given the “green light” to party as the Prime Minister is inclined towards issuing guidance on limiting social gatherings over enforcing legal restrictions.

EXPRESS: Parties are on! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Cp5VepSPTq

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 26, 2021

Weddings and funerals will be spared from any Covid curbs, according to TheTimes.

TIMES: Weddings and funerals spared from Covid curbs #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/L9Rmy5ety0

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 26, 2021

Elsewhere, the Daily Mail says a video has been linked to a man who was arrested at Windsor Castle while in possession of a crossbow.

Monday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/DDYEyLiDEN

— Daily Mail UK (@DailyMailUK) December 26, 2021

The Daily Telegraph reports schools are drawing up plans to send whole year groups home for remote learning if staff shortages due to Omicron hit after the Christmas holidays.

https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/1475223260283420675?

The Independent says NHS absences could “treble” due to staff burnout, while The Guardians leads with a poll suggesting a fourth of Britons fear they would not receive adequate care from the service.

INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: NHS absences ‘to treble’ as staff hit by burnout #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iHkG36fUkh

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 26, 2021

Guardian front page, Monday 27 December 2021: Poll reveals widespread concern over state of NHS pic.twitter.com/g8wTSoipuY

— The Guardian (@guardian) December 26, 2021

the i reports Leave voters have abandoned the Conservative Party “in the wake of sleaze scandals and Downing Street parties”.

I: Leave voters abandon PM in protest at No10 chaos #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/URdI4LGCgV

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 26, 2021

And the DailyStar says teenagers do not know how to wash dishes.

Tomorrow’s front page: You silly suds #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/w1Lcfp9E7d pic.twitter.com/TpJhm0zkkR

— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 26, 2021

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