What the papers say – September 17

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

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The sentencing of veteran BBC presenter Huw Edwards after he admitted to possessing indecent images of children leads Tuesday’s front pages. The i , the Daily Mirror and Daily Mail all lead with the former broadcaster being handed a six-month suspended sentence after he accessed images of children as young as seven. Tuesday's front page: Huw Edwards avoids jail over images of child abuse Latest by @Caolan_Magee @joeduggan1 @adamsherwin10 : https://t.

co/ZJ007LrXTI #Tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/msAf2GMTK7 — The i paper (@theipaper) September 16, 2024 Tuesday's front page: Appalling https://t.



co/OuluxN1qJa #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CM8nqUdknf — The Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 16, 2024 Daily Mail: DISGRACED, REVILED.

.. BUT NOT A DAY IN JAIL #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.

twitter.com/14gylJ8s0r — George Mann (@sgfmann) September 16, 2024 The Sun also splashes on Edwards’ sentencing, saying his “full depravity” had been laid bare in court. The Sun: Sickening #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.

twitter.com/4fBjIOdOcj — George Mann (@sgfmann) September 16, 2024 The Daily Express reports the “lenient” sentence had “sparked fury”, while Metro says the BBC is “appalled” by the incident. Daily Express: 'Reputation in tatters' over child abuse images #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.

twitter.com/bTDzXv6xMe — George Mann (@sgfmann) September 16, 2024 Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰 LUCKY HUW! BBC NEWS ANCHOR AVOIDS JAIL OVER CHILD SEX VIDEOS 🔴 Edwards called images 'amazing', court told 🔴 Beeb appalled amid anger at 'soft sentence' #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.

com/epFPHuXYph — Metro (@MetroUK) September 16, 2024 Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to accept gifts from a Labour donor, the Daily Telegraph reports. The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Starmer defiant over peer's freebies' #TomorrowsPapersToday Sign up for the Front Page newsletter https://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.

twitter.com/S4OnJtUueq — The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 16, 2024 The Times leads on Labour’s claims flexible working rules make staff more productive. The Times: Working at home boosts productivity, says Labour #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.

twitter.com/aIrdW0ez5I — George Mann (@sgfmann) September 16, 2024 In world news, the Financial Times reports the EU is gearing up to provide 40 billion euros (£33.7 billion) in new loans for Ukraine this year.

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 17 September https://t.co/PWDtwmdoM9 pic.twitter.

com/vY5o07crPz — Financial Times (@FT) September 16, 2024 The Guardian says a suspect arrested in connection with a second attempt on former US president Donald Trump’s life has been charged with two gun-related offences. The Guardian: Suspect charged after apparentassassination attempt on Trump #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.

com/DR0ROhZ3Sz — George Mann (@sgfmann) September 16, 2024 Lastly, the Daily Star says Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has admitted to lying about immigrants eating household pets. Tuesday's Front Page: Trump's weirdo running mate admits 'creating' story about immigrants eating cats and dogs #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/iSAcZQseyX pic.

twitter.com/UV705q5iDz — Daily Star (@dailystar) September 16, 2024.