Newspaper headlines: Brexit defeat 'humiliation' for May

There are differing approaches to reporting the triple Commons defeat inflicted on Theresa May before she kicked off five days of debate about her Brexit deal.

Under the headline "the day May lost control", the Daily Telegraph says the prime minister "suffered humiliation on a historic scale".

The Daily Mirror calls the situation "Mayhem". It believes "weak and wobbly May has lost all authority" and that it's time for her to come up with a Plan B.

However, other papers take a dim view of proceedings. "A recipe for chaos and betrayal" is how the Daily Mail views the amendment passed by MPs giving Parliament supremacy over ministers in shaping Brexit, in the event the PM's deal is rejected in the Commons.

The paper accuses MPs of vanity and arrogance, and warns that if Brexit doesn't happen it will shatter trust in the political class.

The Daily Express says Remainers must not be allowed to defeat Brexit. It argues that it's clear the deal struck by "our courageous and indefatigable prime minister" is now the only way to ensure that Brexit is delivered.

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The Daily Telegraph's columnist, Philip Johnston, compares the clash between the executive and Parliament to the English Civil War. He points across the Channel to the "gilet jaunes" movement to demonstrate how a sense of grievance can descend into mob violence. Reversing Brexit, he fears, "might well unleash forces long dormant in this country".

Meanwhile, the New Statesman's political correspondent, Patrick Maguire, asks whether rebel MPs have really taken back control of Brexit, and really have the power to prevent no deal.

He says some Conservatives believe more moderate Brexiteers will now support Theresa May's agreement in next Tuesday's vote, to avoid giving control of the process to those in favour of a softer Brexit, or even handing the decision back to the electorate.

For those of us struggling with the many ifs and maybes that will determine how events unfold in Parliament over the coming days, the Financial Times has produced a handy flowchart of Brexit scenarios. The paper says that - while many believe Theresa May could suffer a calamitous defeat in the vote on her withdrawal deal - there are pathways that could lead to approval, or else a no-deal Brexit.

Among multiple possibilities, the paper speculates that the prime minister might go back to Brussels to seek changes to the declaration on the future relationship and then go to the Commons for a second vote; or that Labour and rebel Conservatives might back a second referendum.

'Psychological torture'

The PhD student who spent five months in jail in the United Arab Emirates, accused of spying, has given an interview to the Times. Matthew Hedges says he was forced to stand in ankle cuffs for whole days and was interrogated for 15 hours at a time. He says his treatment felt like psychological torture.

Mr Hedges denies espionage and says he was pressured into confessing after aggressive questioning gave him panic attacks. He tells the paper the UAE tried to recruit him as a double agent to steal documents from the Foreign Office.

Meanwhile, the Telegraph reports that Hull University is to review its decision to name a lecture theatre after the Radio 4 Women's Hour presenter Jenni Murray because of her past comments about transgender women.

Six refurbished lecture theatres have been named after prominent female alumnae and were officially unveiled last night. The broadcaster has been criticised for arguing that trans women who have lived as men "with all the privilege that entails" have not had the experience of growing up female. She has denied being transphobic.

Emoticon-gregation ;-)

A church in Norfolk has asked parishioners to rate hymns, prayers and sermons during services using a smartphone app, the Times reports. The feedback flashes up on a big screen behind the rector at Aylsham Parish Church.

A recent rendition of "Shine, Jesus, Shine" earned 27 hearts and 11 thumbs up emojis, but also four thumbs down. A recital of the Lord's Prayer was given eight hearts and two thumbs up. The Church of England is trying to attract younger worshippers, the paper explains. Rev Andrew Beane, who's team rector at the church, says his congregation is "great at embracing new things".

Meanwhile, if social media's influence on everyday life is getting a bit too much, you might consider decamping to a tiny island off Guernsey which has no radio, television or mains electricity.

The Daily Mail reports that there's a vacancy for a warden to look after wildlife on the island of Lihou, which is accessible via a causeway for just two weeks a month at low tide. Once the home of 12th Century monks, the island is said to offer "the peace and tranquillity that can be sadly absent from modern life".