The death of Captain Sir Tom Moore at the age of 100 features on many of Wednesday’s front pages along with a study suggesting the Oxford vaccine may reduce transmission of Covid-19.
The Times leads with hopes being raised about lockdown being eased after researchers found the Oxford vaccine “significantly” reduces the risk of coronavirus transmission.
THE TIMES: Oxford jab does reduce of coronavirus #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tGnlDrTCkw
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 2, 2021
The Daily Telegraph features a large picture of Sir Tom, while its main story is on a single dose of the Oxford jab preventing two thirds of onward infection.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 2, 2021
'Captain Tom was the very best of us'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Jtr3jh0I5o
Metro has a picture of Sir Tom with the headline “We’ve lost a national treasure”, while the i calls him “The best of us”.
Wednesday's front page:
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) February 2, 2021
WE’VE LOST A
NATIONAL TREASURE#tomorrowspaperstoday #BBCPapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/fSEkcSWUjy
Wednesday's front page: The best of us – nation salutes Captain Sir Tom Moore#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/M1ER4O3IKg
— i newspaper (@theipaper) February 2, 2021
The Sun says the country has “united in mourning” for the “walking inspiration”, and the Daily Mirror calls him a “hero of our time”.
Tomorrow's front page: Britain unites in mourning for Captain Tom Moore – the walking inspiration who lifted us during Covid's darkest days https://t.co/CfPvglFksj pic.twitter.com/RbkyPmOmZd
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 2, 2021
Wednesday's Front Page: Hero of our time #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/nSNXov6bfh pic.twitter.com/S7KhjfjfDU
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 2, 2021
The Daily Mail says Captain Tom “walked into our hearts” and carries detail of the “game-changer” Oxford jab.
Wednesday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/LnO67xJurz
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 2, 2021
The Daily Express is calling for readers to clap for Captain Tom at 8pm, and the Daily Star “salutes” the fundraiser.
EXPRESS: We never walked alone with you by our side #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I4gzqikg4Y
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 2, 2021
Tomorrow's front page: We salute you, Sir #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/2piJpRfqBb pic.twitter.com/2wjhtwarcw
— Daily Star (@dailystar) February 2, 2021
Elsewhere, The Independent carries fears Britain could become a “melting pot” for mutations of coronavirus.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Warning UK could turn into virus ‘melting pot’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AErPdfZODn
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 2, 2021
The Guardian writes about a leaked strategy document from the Labour party revealing the opposition must make “use of the flag, veterans and dressing smartly”.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 3 February 2021: Revealed: strategy for Labour to win back red wall pic.twitter.com/LBa27T0YqI
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 2, 2021
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