Top story: PM breaks his silence as president defends tough talkGood morning, Happy New Year and welcome to the first briefing of 2020. Olivia Colman won best drama actress for her portrayal of the Queen in The Crown, Brian Cox won for Succession and Phoebe Waller-Bridge won best TV comedy series and actress for Fleabag. Sam Mendes picked up from the screen talent when his first world war drama 1917 won best director and best drama film. According to a study by the National Union of Students, there are now at least 14 anti-abortion societies in university students’ unions around the UK despite fierce opposition from students who are overwhelmingly pro-choice. The Mail says “PM walks tightrope on Iran”, the Times has “We will kill UK troops, warns Iran” and the Telegraph leads with “Do not dare to strike at us, Johnson warns Iran”.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2020 06:18 UTC