National newspapers gun for “fool of six” Boris following lockdown blunder

Wednesday’s papers are dominated by reaction to Boris Johnson apologising for being confused about the Government’s coronavirus restrictions.

Metro says the Prime Minister’s apology came after he “misspoke” when asked to clarify restrictions in north-east England, with the Daily Mirror adding the gaffe “sparked anger” among those facing lockdown measures.

Wednesday's front page:
SORRY, THE PM
HASN’T A CLUE#tomorrowspaperstoday #BBCPapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/4V3GzM5zf2

— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) September 29, 2020

Tomorrow's front page: .. And you thought YOU were confused https://t.co/lxOkKlI2sF #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/v3f7QkBBfq

— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 29, 2020

Meanwhile The Daily Telegraph reports rebel Tory MPs were last night “on the brink” of gaining the ability to vote on coronavirus restriction measures following the PM’s apology.

The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:

'Confusion over rules quickens Tory revolt'#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/sPyoARBJvr pic.twitter.com/tzyN0RBrLF

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 29, 2020

And The Sun pokes fun at the confusion over whether or not you can meet a mate for a pint.

Tomorrow's front page: Booze-loving Brits left baffled last night over confusing new rules for pubs in lockdown areas. pic.twitter.com/bNlKwFLM1L

— The Sun (@TheSun) September 29, 2020

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