The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury after a damning report found the Church of England failed to act on a serial abuser continues to dominate Wednesday’s headlines.
The Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and Metro all splash on Archbishop Justin Welby’s decision to step down from the Church’s top job.
Wednesday's front page: My profound sense of shame https://t.co/35T8fm9YhH#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CqkqD8o0OA
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 12, 2024
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
— Metro (@MetroUK) November 12, 2024
WELBY QUITS IN SHAME
🔴 Church of England cover-up scandal#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/CwPrNsbVND
Daily Express: MY PROFOUND SENSE OF SHAME AT
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024
CHURCH FAILINGS #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1OMAAd5qek
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail says the Church of England is “in crisis” amid calls from victims for other senior clergy to step down too.
Daily Mail: Church in crisis as Welby forced to quit #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/79H6eW7z8t
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024
Senior Church of England officials tell The Times Mr Welby’s resignation was necessary to “change the face” of how the institution handles abuse cases.
The Times: Cut waiting times or get the sack, Streeting tells hospital chiefs #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NvlfrRJY7f
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024
In political news, the i says former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown has warned Sir Keir Starmer about potential ramifications of the two-child benefit cap.
Wednesday's front page: Brown's warning to Starmer: benefit cap is trapping families in poverty#Tomorrowspaperstoday
— The i paper (@theipaper) November 12, 2024
Latest by @victoria_spratt: https://t.co/puqTa0o6j5 pic.twitter.com/Xo2kROqA2m
The Daily Telegraph claims one of its writers is facing a “Kafkaesque” hate crime inquiry after a post on social media platform X.
The Daily Telegraph: Telegraph writer @AllisonPearson in ‘Kafkaesque’ hate crime inquiry #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QBDHEM37Hj
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have indicated they plan to improve Iranian relations in the wake of Donald Trump’s US election victory, according to the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 13 November https://t.co/JOx6yLjRkv pic.twitter.com/Pr5hGe6NgZ
— Financial Times (@FT) November 12, 2024
The Sun’s front page reports rumours of a row at the BBC over who replaces outgoing Match of the Day Host Gary Lineker.
The Sun: It's all kicking off #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/twpiRk7oPD
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star says a “mega-brained boffiness” has predicted dinosaurs could be discovered in uncharted oceans in the next few years.
Daily Star: Nessie - the proof #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WEhzI6qSAr
— George Mann (@sgfmann) November 12, 2024