German twist in the Telegraph tale shatters Lord Rothermere’s dreams The European media giant Axel Springer has scuppered the Daily Mail owner. But why did it not bid sooner? And what will Brexit-backing readers think?

“Red-faced Brexiteers all over Surrey having conniptions,” said one source close to the saga. “You would need a heart of stone not to laugh.” #TheTelegraph #LordRothemere #r4today